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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.69, 1,469.45 and 889.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.69, 1,469.45 and 889.97 is: 1,228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.69 : 1,469.45 = 889.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.69/1,469.45 = 889.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.69x = 1,469.45 × 889.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.69x = 1,307,766.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,307,766.42/1,064.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.31

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