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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.73, 1,679.91 and 889.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.73, 1,679.91 and 889.08 is: 1,331.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.73 : 1,679.91 = 889.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.73/1,679.91 = 889.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.73x = 1,679.91 × 889.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.73x = 1,493,565.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,493,565.98/1,121.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331.49

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