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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.73, 2,197.94 and 894.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.73, 2,197.94 and 894.11 is: 1,233.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.73 : 2,197.94 = 894.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.73/2,197.94 = 894.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.73x = 2,197.94 × 894.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.73x = 1,965,184.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,965,184.67/1,592.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,233.85

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