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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.44, 2,196.10 and 873.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.44, 2,196.10 and 873.62 is: 1,205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.44 : 2,196.10 = 873.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.44/2,196.10 = 873.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.44x = 2,196.10 × 873.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.44x = 1,918,556.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,918,556.88/1,591.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,205.55

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