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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.47, 2,196.20 and 883.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.47, 2,196.20 and 883.31 is: 1,218.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.47 : 2,196.20 = 883.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.47/2,196.20 = 883.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.47x = 2,196.20 × 883.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.47x = 1,939,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,939,933.12/1,591.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,218.96

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