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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,590.84, 2,195.46 and 892.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,590.84, 2,195.46 and 892.32 is: 1,231.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,590.84 : 2,195.46 = 892.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,590.84/2,195.46 = 892.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,590.84x = 2,195.46 × 892.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,590.84x = 1,959,052.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,052.87/1,590.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.46

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