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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.71, 2,207.52 and 891.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.71, 2,207.52 and 891.50 is: 1,230.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.71 : 2,207.52 = 891.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.71/2,207.52 = 891.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.71x = 2,207.52 × 891.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.71x = 1,967,993.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,993.04/1,599.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.22

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