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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,597.65, 2,393.40 and 1,230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,597.65, 2,393.40 and 1,230.64 is: 1,843.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,597.65 : 2,393.40 = 1,230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,597.65/2,393.40 = 1,230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,597.65x = 2,393.40 × 1,230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,597.65x = 2,945,418.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,945,418.95/1,597.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.60

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