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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,297.96, 1,947.04 and 891.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,297.96, 1,947.04 and 891.14 is: 1,336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,297.96 : 1,947.04 = 891.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,297.96/1,947.04 = 891.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,297.96x = 1,947.04 × 891.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,297.96x = 1,735,073.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,735,073.26/1,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.77

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