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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.77, 2,388.36 and 617.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.77, 2,388.36 and 617.95 is: 927.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.77 : 2,388.36 = 617.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.77/2,388.36 = 617.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.77x = 2,388.36 × 617.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.77x = 1,475,875.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,875.12/1,591.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.19

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