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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.52, 2,195.33 and 994.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.52, 2,195.33 and 994.35 is: 1,371.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.52 : 2,195.33 = 994.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.52/2,195.33 = 994.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.52x = 2,195.33 × 994.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.52x = 2,182,926.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,926.39/1,591.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,371.60

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