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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.31, 2,195.87 and 919.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.31, 2,195.87 and 919.19 is: 1,268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.31 : 2,195.87 = 919.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.31/2,195.87 = 919.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.31x = 2,195.87 × 919.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.31x = 2,018,406.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,018,406.17/1,591.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,268.40

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