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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.28, 2,195.78 and 883.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.28, 2,195.78 and 883.04 is: 1,218.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.28 : 2,195.78 = 883.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.28/2,195.78 = 883.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.28x = 2,195.78 × 883.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.28x = 1,938,961.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,938,961.57/1,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.49

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