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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.47, 2,383.79 and 896.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.47, 2,383.79 and 896.97 is: 1,344.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.47 : 2,383.79 = 896.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.47/2,383.79 = 896.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.47x = 2,383.79 × 896.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.47x = 2,138,198.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,138,198.88/1,590.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.38

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