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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.10, 2,385.30 and 617.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.10, 2,385.30 and 617.88 is: 926.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.10 : 2,385.30 = 617.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.10/2,385.30 = 617.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.10x = 2,385.30 × 617.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.10x = 1,473,829.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,829.16/1,591.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.30

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