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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.21, 2,386.18 and 495.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.21, 2,386.18 and 495.24 is: 742.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.21 : 2,386.18 = 495.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.21/2,386.18 = 495.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.21x = 2,386.18 × 495.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.21x = 1,181,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181,731.78/1,591.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742.66

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