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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.63, 2,197.72 and 884.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.63, 2,197.72 and 884.48 is: 1,220.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.63 : 2,197.72 = 884.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.63/2,197.72 = 884.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.63x = 2,197.72 × 884.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.63x = 1,943,842.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,943,842.67/1,592.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.53

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