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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.68, 2,196.40 and 883.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.68, 2,196.40 and 883.62 is: 1,219.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.68 : 2,196.40 = 883.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.68/2,196.40 = 883.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.68x = 2,196.40 × 883.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.68x = 1,940,782.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,940,782.97/1,591.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.33

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