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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.11, 1,663.20 and 889.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.11, 1,663.20 and 889.83 is: 1,229.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.11 : 1,663.20 = 889.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.11/1,663.20 = 889.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.11x = 1,663.20 × 889.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.11x = 1,479,965.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,965.26/1,204.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.09

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