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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.24, 2,195.92 and 928.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.24, 2,195.92 and 928.55 is: 1,281.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.24 : 2,195.92 = 928.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.24/2,195.92 = 928.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.24x = 2,195.92 × 928.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.24x = 2,039,021.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,021.52/1,591.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.40

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