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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.36, 1,534.80 and 891.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.36, 1,534.80 and 891.76 is: 1,231.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.36 : 1,534.80 = 891.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.36/1,534.80 = 891.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.36x = 1,534.80 × 891.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.36x = 1,368,673.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,673.25/1,111.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.53

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