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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.94, 1,882.09 and 891.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.94, 1,882.09 and 891.44 is: 1,335.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.94 : 1,882.09 = 891.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.94/1,882.09 = 891.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.94x = 1,882.09 × 891.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.94x = 1,677,770.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,770.31/1,255.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.87

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