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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.64, 2,197.86 and 894

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.64, 2,197.86 and 894 is: 1,233.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.64 : 2,197.86 = 894 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.64/2,197.86 = 894/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.64x = 2,197.86 × 894
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.64x = 1,964,886.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,964,886.84/1,592.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.73

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