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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.84, 1,560.72 and 891.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.84, 1,560.72 and 891.56 is: 1,333.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.84 : 1,560.72 = 891.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.84/1,560.72 = 891.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.84x = 1,560.72 × 891.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.84x = 1,391,475.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,475.52/1,043.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.04

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