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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,586.97, 2,377.39 and 891.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,586.97, 2,377.39 and 891.53 is: 1,335.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,586.97 : 2,377.39 = 891.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,586.97/2,377.39 = 891.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,586.97x = 2,377.39 × 891.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,586.97x = 2,119,502.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,119,502.62/1,586.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.57

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