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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.25, 2,195.91 and 928.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.25, 2,195.91 and 928.26 is: 1,280.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.25 : 2,195.91 = 928.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.25/2,195.91 = 928.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.25x = 2,195.91 × 928.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.25x = 2,038,375.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,375.42/1,591.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.99

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