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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.18, 2,194.35 and 1,254.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.18, 2,194.35 and 1,254.46 is: 1,729.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.18 : 2,194.35 = 1,254.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.18/2,194.35 = 1,254.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.18x = 2,194.35 × 1,254.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.18x = 2,752,724.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,752,724.30/1,591.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.99

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