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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.67, 1,412.60 and 889.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.67, 1,412.60 and 889.65 is: 1,228.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.67 : 1,412.60 = 889.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.67/1,412.60 = 889.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.67x = 1,412.60 × 889.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.67x = 1,256,715.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,256,715.14/1,022.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.86

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