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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.62, 1,726.73 and 891.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.62, 1,726.73 and 891.21 is: 1,337.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.62 : 1,726.73 = 891.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.62/1,726.73 = 891.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.62x = 1,726.73 × 891.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.62x = 1,538,879.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,879.04/1,150.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.43

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