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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.57, 2,196.48 and 928.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.57, 2,196.48 and 928.59 is: 1,281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.57 : 2,196.48 = 928.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.57/2,196.48 = 928.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.57x = 2,196.48 × 928.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.57x = 2,039,629.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,629.36/1,591.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.52

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