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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.95, 2,387.78 and 495.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.95, 2,387.78 and 495.72 is: 743.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.95 : 2,387.78 = 495.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.95/2,387.78 = 495.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.95x = 2,387.78 × 495.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.95x = 1,183,669.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,669.68/1,591.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.53

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