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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.75, 1,392.39 and 891.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.75, 1,392.39 and 891.81 is: 1,230.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.75 : 1,392.39 = 891.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.75/1,392.39 = 891.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.75x = 1,392.39 × 891.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.75x = 1,241,747.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,241,747.33/1,008.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.97

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