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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,633.76, 2,449.18 and 593.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,633.76, 2,449.18 and 593.11 is: 889.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,633.76 : 2,449.18 = 593.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,633.76/2,449.18 = 593.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,633.76x = 2,449.18 × 593.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,633.76x = 1,452,633.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,633.15/1,633.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.13

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