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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,075.91, 1,483.20 and 889.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,075.91, 1,483.20 and 889.07 is: 1,225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,075.91 : 1,483.20 = 889.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,075.91/1,483.20 = 889.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,075.91x = 1,483.20 × 889.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,075.91x = 1,318,668.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,318,668.62/1,075.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.63

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