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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.09, 2,194.32 and 891.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.09, 2,194.32 and 891.48 is: 1,230.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.09 : 2,194.32 = 891.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.09/2,194.32 = 891.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.09x = 2,194.32 × 891.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.09x = 1,956,192.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,192.39/1,590.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.24

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