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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.63, 1,803.33 and 891.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.63, 1,803.33 and 891.63 is: 1,342.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.63 : 1,803.33 = 891.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.63/1,803.33 = 891.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.63x = 1,803.33 × 891.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.63x = 1,607,903.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,903.13/1,197.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.57

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