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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,063.31, 1,592.96 and 891.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,063.31, 1,592.96 and 891.09 is: 1,334.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,063.31 : 1,592.96 = 891.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,063.31/1,592.96 = 891.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,063.31x = 1,592.96 × 891.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,063.31x = 1,419,466.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,466.27/1,063.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.96

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