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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.61, 2,385.87 and 757.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.61, 2,385.87 and 757.24 is: 1,135.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.61 : 2,385.87 = 757.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.61/2,385.87 = 757.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.61x = 2,385.87 × 757.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.61x = 1,806,675.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,675.05/1,591.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,135.12

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