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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.16, 2,194.44 and 891.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.16, 2,194.44 and 891.54 is: 1,230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.16 : 2,194.44 = 891.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.16/2,194.44 = 891.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.16x = 2,194.44 × 891.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.16x = 1,956,431.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,956,431.04/1,590.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.34

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