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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.72, 1,566.16 and 891.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.72, 1,566.16 and 891.63 is: 1,336.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.72 : 1,566.16 = 891.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.72/1,566.16 = 891.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.72x = 1,566.16 × 891.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.72x = 1,396,433.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,433.01/1,044.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.66

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