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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.69, 2,387.67 and 551.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.69, 2,387.67 and 551.75 is: 827.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.69 : 2,387.67 = 551.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.69/2,387.67 = 551.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.69x = 2,387.67 × 551.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.69x = 1,317,396.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,317,396.92/1,591.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.67

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