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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.43, 1,806.07 and 889.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.43, 1,806.07 and 889.05 is: 1,226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.43 : 1,806.07 = 889.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.43/1,806.07 = 889.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.43x = 1,806.07 × 889.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.43x = 1,605,687.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,687.00/1,309.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.25

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