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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.69, 1,501.32 and 891.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.69, 1,501.32 and 891.67 is: 1,230.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.69 : 1,501.32 = 891.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.69/1,501.32 = 891.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.69x = 1,501.32 × 891.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.69x = 1,338,682.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,338,682.00/1,087.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.76

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