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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.54, 2,194.74 and 891.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.54, 2,194.74 and 891.92 is: 1,230.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.54 : 2,194.74 = 891.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.54/2,194.74 = 891.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.54x = 2,194.74 × 891.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.54x = 1,957,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,957,532.50/1,590.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.73

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