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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.99, 2,385.55 and 810.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.99, 2,385.55 and 810.82 is: 1,214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.99 : 2,385.55 = 810.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.99/2,385.55 = 810.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.99x = 2,385.55 × 810.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.99x = 1,934,247.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934,247.60/1,591.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,214.99

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