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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,187.10, 1,638.24 and 891.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,187.10, 1,638.24 and 891.84 is: 1,230.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,187.10 : 1,638.24 = 891.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,187.10/1,638.24 = 891.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,187.10x = 1,638.24 × 891.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,187.10x = 1,461,047.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,047.96/1,187.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.77

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