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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.62, 2,383.26 and 1,222.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.62, 2,383.26 and 1,222.67 is: 1,830.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.62 : 2,383.26 = 1,222.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.62/2,383.26 = 1,222.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.62x = 2,383.26 × 1,222.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.62x = 2,913,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,913,928.59/1,591.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.79

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