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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,014.11, 1,513.82 and 891.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,014.11, 1,513.82 and 891.09 is: 1,330.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,014.11 : 1,513.82 = 891.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,014.11/1,513.82 = 891.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,014.11x = 1,513.82 × 891.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,014.11x = 1,348,949.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,949.42/1,014.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,330.19

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