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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.59, 2,196.41 and 928.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.59, 2,196.41 and 928.51 is: 1,281.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.59 : 2,196.41 = 928.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.59/2,196.41 = 928.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.59x = 2,196.41 × 928.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.59x = 2,039,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,039,388.65/1,591.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.35

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