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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.32, 2,196.02 and 892.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.32, 2,196.02 and 892.70 is: 1,231.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.32 : 2,196.02 = 892.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.32/2,196.02 = 892.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.32x = 2,196.02 × 892.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.32x = 1,960,371.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,371.61/1,591.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.92

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