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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.77, 2,196.60 and 928.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.77, 2,196.60 and 928.75 is: 1,281.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.77 : 2,196.60 = 928.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.77/2,196.60 = 928.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.77x = 2,196.60 × 928.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.77x = 2,040,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,092.25/1,591.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.65

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