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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.06, 2,201.19 and 896.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.06, 2,201.19 and 896.44 is: 1,237.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.06 : 2,201.19 = 896.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.06/2,201.19 = 896.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.06x = 2,201.19 × 896.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.06x = 1,973,225.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,973,225.90/1,595.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.08

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