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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.31, 2,206.99 and 891.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.31, 2,206.99 and 891.14 is: 1,229.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.31 : 2,206.99 = 891.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.31/2,206.99 = 891.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.31x = 2,206.99 × 891.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.31x = 1,966,737.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,966,737.07/1,599.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.74

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