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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.37, 2,388.59 and 770.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.37, 2,388.59 and 770.22 is: 1,156.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.37 : 2,388.59 = 770.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.37/2,388.59 = 770.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.37x = 2,388.59 × 770.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.37x = 1,839,735.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,735.94/1,591.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,156.07

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