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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.09, 2,194.49 and 891.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.09, 2,194.49 and 891.47 is: 1,230.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.09 : 2,194.49 = 891.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.09/2,194.49 = 891.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.09x = 2,194.49 × 891.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.09x = 1,956,306.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,306.57/1,590.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.31

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