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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.42, 1,555.15 and 889.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.42, 1,555.15 and 889.12 is: 1,335.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.42 : 1,555.15 = 889.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.42/1,555.15 = 889.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.42x = 1,555.15 × 889.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.42x = 1,382,714.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,382,714.97/1,035.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.41

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