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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.07, 2,194.31 and 891.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.07, 2,194.31 and 891.45 is: 1,230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.07 : 2,194.31 = 891.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.07/2,194.31 = 891.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.07x = 2,194.31 × 891.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.07x = 1,956,117.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,117.65/1,590.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.21

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