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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.36, 2,383.68 and 1,205.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.36, 2,383.68 and 1,205.44 is: 1,805.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.36 : 2,383.68 = 1,205.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.36/2,383.68 = 1,205.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.36x = 2,383.68 × 1,205.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.36x = 2,873,383.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,873,383.22/1,591.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.61

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