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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.94, 2,386.98 and 604.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.94, 2,386.98 and 604.82 is: 906.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.94 : 2,386.98 = 604.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.94/2,386.98 = 604.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.94x = 2,386.98 × 604.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.94x = 1,443,693.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,443,693.24/1,591.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.88

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