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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,171.55, 1,616.85 and 891.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,171.55, 1,616.85 and 891.36 is: 1,230.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,171.55 : 1,616.85 = 891.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,171.55/1,616.85 = 891.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,171.55x = 1,616.85 × 891.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,171.55x = 1,441,195.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441,195.42/1,171.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.16

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