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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.98, 2,197.32 and 928.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.98, 2,197.32 and 928.86 is: 1,282.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.98 : 2,197.32 = 928.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.98/2,197.32 = 928.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.98x = 2,197.32 × 928.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.98x = 2,041,002.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,041,002.66/1,591.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,282.05

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