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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.83, 1,951.66 and 889.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.83, 1,951.66 and 889.95 is: 1,334.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.83 : 1,951.66 = 889.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.83/1,951.66 = 889.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.83x = 1,951.66 × 889.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.83x = 1,736,879.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,879.82/1,301.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.18

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