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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.99, 2,387.58 and 714

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.99, 2,387.58 and 714 is: 1,070.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.99 : 2,387.58 = 714 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.99/2,387.58 = 714/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.99x = 2,387.58 × 714
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.99x = 1,704,732.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,732.12/1,591.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,070.82

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