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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.53, 2,201.61 and 887.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.53, 2,201.61 and 887.32 is: 1,224.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.53 : 2,201.61 = 887.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.53/2,201.61 = 887.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.53x = 2,201.61 × 887.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.53x = 1,953,532.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,532.59/1,595.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,224.38

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