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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.18, 1,858.83 and 891.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.18, 1,858.83 and 891.55 is: 1,337.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.18 : 1,858.83 = 891.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.18/1,858.83 = 891.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.18x = 1,858.83 × 891.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.18x = 1,657,239.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,239.89/1,239.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.37

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