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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.68, 2,388.20 and 861.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.68, 2,388.20 and 861.78 is: 1,293.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.68 : 2,388.20 = 861.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.68/2,388.20 = 861.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.68x = 2,388.20 × 861.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.68x = 2,058,103.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,103.00/1,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.04

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