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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.95, 2,198.94 and 1,223.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.95, 2,198.94 and 1,223.46 is: 1,689.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.95 : 2,198.94 = 1,223.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.95/2,198.94 = 1,223.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.95x = 2,198.94 × 1,223.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.95x = 2,690,315.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,690,315.13/1,591.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,689.95

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