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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.14, 2,386.98 and 495.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.14, 2,386.98 and 495.48 is: 743.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.14 : 2,386.98 = 495.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.14/2,386.98 = 495.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.14x = 2,386.98 × 495.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.14x = 1,182,700.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,700.85/1,591.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.30

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