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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.23, 2,386.17 and 860.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.23, 2,386.17 and 860.61 is: 1,290.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.23 : 2,386.17 = 860.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.23/2,386.17 = 860.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.23x = 2,386.17 × 860.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.23x = 2,053,561.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,053,561.76/1,591.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,290.55

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