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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.68, 2,388.48 and 861.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.68, 2,388.48 and 861.24 is: 1,292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.68 : 2,388.48 = 861.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.68/2,388.48 = 861.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.68x = 2,388.48 × 861.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.68x = 2,057,054.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,057,054.52/1,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.38

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