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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.96, 2,385.30 and 1,127.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.96, 2,385.30 and 1,127.44 is: 1,689.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.96 : 2,385.30 = 1,127.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.96/2,385.30 = 1,127.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.96x = 2,385.30 × 1,127.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.96x = 2,689,282.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,689,282.63/1,591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.29

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