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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.16, 2,387.06 and 1,012.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.16, 2,387.06 and 1,012.60 is: 1,519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.16 : 2,387.06 = 1,012.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.16/2,387.06 = 1,012.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.16x = 2,387.06 × 1,012.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.16x = 2,417,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,417,136.96/1,591.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,519.10

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