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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.96, 1,623.73 and 889.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.96, 1,623.73 and 889.77 is: 1,334.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.96 : 1,623.73 = 889.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.96/1,623.73 = 889.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.96x = 1,623.73 × 889.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.96x = 1,444,746.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444,746.24/1,082.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.07

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