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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.51, 2,387.47 and 617.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.51, 2,387.47 and 617.49 is: 926.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.51 : 2,387.47 = 617.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.51/2,387.47 = 617.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.51x = 2,387.47 × 617.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.51x = 1,474,234.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,234.43/1,591.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.31

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