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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.52, 2,198.88 and 894.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.52, 2,198.88 and 894.88 is: 1,234.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.52 : 2,198.88 = 894.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.52/2,198.88 = 894.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.52x = 2,198.88 × 894.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.52x = 1,967,733.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,733.73/1,593.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.83

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