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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,599.85, 2,207.49 and 891.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,599.85, 2,207.49 and 891.67 is: 1,230.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,599.85 : 2,207.49 = 891.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,599.85/2,207.49 = 891.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,599.85x = 2,207.49 × 891.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,599.85x = 1,968,352.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,968,352.61/1,599.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.34

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