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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.47, 2,197.58 and 884.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.47, 2,197.58 and 884.32 is: 1,220.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.47 : 2,197.58 = 884.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.47/2,197.58 = 884.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.47x = 2,197.58 × 884.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.47x = 1,943,352.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,352.96/1,592.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.34

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