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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.95, 2,196.98 and 928.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.95, 2,196.98 and 928.77 is: 1,281.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.95 : 2,196.98 = 928.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.95/2,196.98 = 928.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.95x = 2,196.98 × 928.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.95x = 2,040,484.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,484.47/1,591.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.75

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