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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.58, 2,099.59 and 891.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.58, 2,099.59 and 891.64 is: 1,230.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.58 : 2,099.59 = 891.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.58/2,099.59 = 891.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.58x = 2,099.59 × 891.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.58x = 1,872,078.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,872,078.43/1,521.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.35

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