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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,061.16, 1,589.71 and 888.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,061.16, 1,589.71 and 888.93 is: 1,331.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,061.16 : 1,589.71 = 888.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,061.16/1,589.71 = 888.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,061.16x = 1,589.71 × 888.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,061.16x = 1,413,140.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,413,140.91/1,061.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.69

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