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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.35, 2,197.55 and 884.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.35, 2,197.55 and 884.25 is: 1,220.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.35 : 2,197.55 = 884.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.35/2,197.55 = 884.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.35x = 2,197.55 × 884.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.35x = 1,943,185.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,185.80/1,592.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.33

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