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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.32, 2,388.42 and 1,042.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.32, 2,388.42 and 1,042.68 is: 1,564.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.32 : 2,388.42 = 1,042.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.32/2,388.42 = 1,042.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.32x = 2,388.42 × 1,042.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.32x = 2,490,357.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,490,357.77/1,591.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.96

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