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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.92, 2,389.68 and 863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.92, 2,389.68 and 863.28 is: 1,295.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.92 : 2,389.68 = 863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.92/2,389.68 = 863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.92x = 2,389.68 × 863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.92x = 2,062,962.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,062,962.95/1,591.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.90

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