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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.91, 2,196.76 and 883.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.91, 2,196.76 and 883.79 is: 1,219.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.91 : 2,196.76 = 883.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.91/2,196.76 = 883.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.91x = 2,196.76 × 883.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.91x = 1,941,459.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,941,459.12/1,591.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.58

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