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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,591.97, 2,197.04 and 884.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,591.97, 2,197.04 and 884.03 is: 1,220.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,591.97 : 2,197.04 = 884.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,591.97/2,197.04 = 884.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,591.97x = 2,197.04 × 884.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,591.97x = 1,942,233.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,942,233.87/1,591.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.02

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