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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,621.74, 2,433.33 and 595.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,621.74, 2,433.33 and 595.50 is: 893.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,621.74 : 2,433.33 = 595.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,621.74/2,433.33 = 595.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,621.74x = 2,433.33 × 595.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,621.74x = 1,449,048.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,449,048.02/1,621.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.51

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