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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.63, 2,194.77 and 1,032.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.63, 2,194.77 and 1,032.10 is: 1,423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.63 : 2,194.77 = 1,032.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.63/2,194.77 = 1,032.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.63x = 2,194.77 × 1,032.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.63x = 2,265,222.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,265,222.12/1,591.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,423.21

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