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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.57, 2,207.43 and 891.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.57, 2,207.43 and 891.43 is: 1,230.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.57 : 2,207.43 = 891.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.57/2,207.43 = 891.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.57x = 2,207.43 × 891.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.57x = 1,967,763.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,763.81/1,599.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.18

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