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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.21, 2,382.56 and 932.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.21, 2,382.56 and 932.55 is: 1,396.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.21 : 2,382.56 = 932.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.21/2,382.56 = 932.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.21x = 2,382.56 × 932.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.21x = 2,221,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,221,851.47/1,591.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,396.33

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