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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.85, 2,198.05 and 884.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.85, 2,198.05 and 884.74 is: 1,220.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.85 : 2,198.05 = 884.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.85/2,198.05 = 884.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.85x = 2,198.05 × 884.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.85x = 1,944,694.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,944,694.87/1,592.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.89

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