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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.71, 2,195.98 and 928.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.71, 2,195.98 and 928.32 is: 1,280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.71 : 2,195.98 = 928.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.71/2,195.98 = 928.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.71x = 2,195.98 × 928.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.71x = 2,038,572.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,038,572.15/1,591.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.74

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