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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.60, 2,387.55 and 617.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.60, 2,387.55 and 617.78 is: 926.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.60 : 2,387.55 = 617.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.60/2,387.55 = 617.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.60x = 2,387.55 × 617.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.60x = 1,474,973.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,474,973.76/1,591.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.72

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