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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.25, 2,386.28 and 550.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.25, 2,386.28 and 550.96 is: 826.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.25 : 2,386.28 = 550.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.25/2,386.28 = 550.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.25x = 2,386.28 × 550.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.25x = 1,314,740.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314,740.24/1,591.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.23

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