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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,593.54, 2,199.07 and 894.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,593.54, 2,199.07 and 894.91 is: 1,234.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,593.54 : 2,199.07 = 894.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,593.54/2,199.07 = 894.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,593.54x = 2,199.07 × 894.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,593.54x = 1,967,969.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,969.73/1,593.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.97

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