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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.72, 2,197.36 and 1,061.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.72, 2,197.36 and 1,061.48 is: 1,465.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.72 : 2,197.36 = 1,061.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.72/2,197.36 = 1,061.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.72x = 2,197.36 × 1,061.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.72x = 2,332,453.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,332,453.69/1,591.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,465.37

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