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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.31, 2,391.93 and 621.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.31, 2,391.93 and 621.51 is: 931.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.31 : 2,391.93 = 621.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.31/2,391.93 = 621.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.31x = 2,391.93 × 621.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.31x = 1,486,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,608.41/1,595.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 931.86

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