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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.83, 2,387.91 and 618.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.83, 2,387.91 and 618.02 is: 927.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.83 : 2,387.91 = 618.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.83/2,387.91 = 618.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.83x = 2,387.91 × 618.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.83x = 1,475,764.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,764.20/1,591.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 927.09

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