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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.96, 2,197.13 and 883.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.96, 2,197.13 and 883.96 is: 1,219.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.96 : 2,197.13 = 883.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.96/2,197.13 = 883.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.96x = 2,197.13 × 883.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.96x = 1,942,175.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,175.03/1,591.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.99

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