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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.78, 2,207.82 and 891.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.78, 2,207.82 and 891.74 is: 1,230.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.78 : 2,207.82 = 891.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.78/2,207.82 = 891.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.78x = 2,207.82 × 891.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.78x = 1,968,801.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,801.41/1,599.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.67

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