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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.57, 2,196.47 and 883.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.57, 2,196.47 and 883.45 is: 1,219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.57 : 2,196.47 = 883.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.57/2,196.47 = 883.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.57x = 2,196.47 × 883.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.57x = 1,940,471.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,471.42/1,591.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.22

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