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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.73, 2,207.43 and 891.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.73, 2,207.43 and 891.40 is: 1,230.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.73 : 2,207.43 = 891.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.73/2,207.43 = 891.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.73x = 2,207.43 × 891.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.73x = 1,967,703.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,967,703.10/1,599.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.02

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