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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.74, 2,196.65 and 893.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.74, 2,196.65 and 893.14 is: 1,232.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.74 : 2,196.65 = 893.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.74/2,196.65 = 893.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.74x = 2,196.65 × 893.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.74x = 1,961,915.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,915.98/1,591.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.56

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