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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.79, 2,386.80 and 551.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.79, 2,386.80 and 551.48 is: 826.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.79 : 2,386.80 = 551.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.79/2,386.80 = 551.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.79x = 2,386.80 × 551.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.79x = 1,316,260.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,260.53/1,591.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 826.91

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