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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.85, 2,386.63 and 495.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.85, 2,386.63 and 495.59 is: 743.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.85 : 2,386.63 = 495.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.85/2,386.63 = 495.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.85x = 2,386.63 × 495.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.85x = 1,182,778.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182,778.65/1,591.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.02

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