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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.41, 2,196.18 and 883.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.41, 2,196.18 and 883.20 is: 1,218.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.41 : 2,196.18 = 883.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.41/2,196.18 = 883.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.41x = 2,196.18 × 883.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.41x = 1,939,666.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,666.18/1,591.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.83

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