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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.51, 2,384.85 and 810.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.51, 2,384.85 and 810.35 is: 1,214.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.51 : 2,384.85 = 810.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.51/2,384.85 = 810.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.51x = 2,384.85 × 810.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.51x = 1,932,563.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,932,563.20/1,591.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.30

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