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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.88, 1,567.08 and 891.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.88, 1,567.08 and 891.36 is: 1,334.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.88 : 1,567.08 = 891.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.88/1,567.08 = 891.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.88x = 1,567.08 × 891.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.88x = 1,396,832.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,832.43/1,046.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.28

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