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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.39, 1,573.59 and 891.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.39, 1,573.59 and 891.73 is: 1,229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.39 : 1,573.59 = 891.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.39/1,573.59 = 891.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.39x = 1,573.59 × 891.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.39x = 1,403,217.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403,217.41/1,141.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.39

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