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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,029.64, 1,419.52 and 889.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,029.64, 1,419.52 and 889.47 is: 1,226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,029.64 : 1,419.52 = 889.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,029.64/1,419.52 = 889.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,029.64x = 1,419.52 × 889.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,029.64x = 1,262,620.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,262,620.45/1,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.27

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