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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.13, 1,707.23 and 891.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.13, 1,707.23 and 891.10 is: 1,336.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.13 : 1,707.23 = 891.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.13/1,707.23 = 891.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.13x = 1,707.23 × 891.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.13x = 1,521,303.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,303.93/1,138.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.68

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