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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.53, 2,196.18 and 928.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.53, 2,196.18 and 928.46 is: 1,281.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.53 : 2,196.18 = 928.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.53/2,196.18 = 928.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.53x = 2,196.18 × 928.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.53x = 2,039,054.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,054.30/1,591.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.19

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