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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,047.96, 1,445.96 and 891.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,047.96, 1,445.96 and 891.22 is: 1,229.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,047.96 : 1,445.96 = 891.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,047.96/1,445.96 = 891.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,047.96x = 1,445.96 × 891.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,047.96x = 1,288,668.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,668.47/1,047.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.69

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