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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.05, 2,384.85 and 665.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.05, 2,384.85 and 665.91 is: 998.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.05 : 2,384.85 = 665.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.05/2,384.85 = 665.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.05x = 2,384.85 × 665.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.05x = 1,588,095.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,095.46/1,591.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 998.14

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