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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.58, 2,196.42 and 928.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.58, 2,196.42 and 928.52 is: 1,281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.58 : 2,196.42 = 928.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.58/2,196.42 = 928.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.58x = 2,196.42 × 928.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.58x = 2,039,419.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,419.90/1,591.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.38

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