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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.66, 1,748.07 and 891.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.66, 1,748.07 and 891.42 is: 1,337.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.66 : 1,748.07 = 891.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.66/1,748.07 = 891.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.66x = 1,748.07 × 891.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.66x = 1,558,264.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,264.56/1,164.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.96

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