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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.19, 2,386.32 and 617.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.19, 2,386.32 and 617.06 is: 925.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.19 : 2,386.32 = 617.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.19/2,386.32 = 617.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.19x = 2,386.32 × 617.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.19x = 1,472,502.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,472,502.62/1,591.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.41

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