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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.29, 2,384.78 and 1,013.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.29, 2,384.78 and 1,013.13 is: 1,518.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.29 : 2,384.78 = 1,013.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.29/2,384.78 = 1,013.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.29x = 2,384.78 × 1,013.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.29x = 2,416,087.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,416,087.10/1,591.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,518.32

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