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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.93, 2,387.32 and 551.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.93, 2,387.32 and 551.65 is: 827.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.93 : 2,387.32 = 551.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.93/2,387.32 = 551.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.93x = 2,387.32 × 551.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.93x = 1,316,950.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,950.38/1,591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 827.27

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