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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.12, 2,194.38 and 891.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.12, 2,194.38 and 891.48 is: 1,230.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.12 : 2,194.38 = 891.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.12/2,194.38 = 891.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.12x = 2,194.38 × 891.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.12x = 1,956,245.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,245.88/1,590.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.25

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