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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,151.33, 1,725.17 and 891.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,151.33, 1,725.17 and 891.95 is: 1,336.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,151.33 : 1,725.17 = 891.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,151.33/1,725.17 = 891.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,151.33x = 1,725.17 × 891.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,151.33x = 1,538,752.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,752.30/1,151.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.51

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