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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.93, 2,196.96 and 893.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.93, 2,196.96 and 893.30 is: 1,232.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.93 : 2,196.96 = 893.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.93/2,196.96 = 893.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.93x = 2,196.96 × 893.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.93x = 1,962,549.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,962,549.86/1,591.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,232.81

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