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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.18, 2,386.24 and 550.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.18, 2,386.24 and 550.91 is: 826.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.18 : 2,386.24 = 550.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.18/2,386.24 = 550.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.18x = 2,386.24 × 550.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.18x = 1,314,590.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,590.17/1,591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.17

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