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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.70, 2,197.95 and 884.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.70, 2,197.95 and 884.55 is: 1,220.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.70 : 2,197.95 = 884.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.70/2,197.95 = 884.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.70x = 2,197.95 × 884.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.70x = 1,944,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,196.67/1,592.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.69

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