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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.70, 1,836.41 and 889.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.70, 1,836.41 and 889.47 is: 1,227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.70 : 1,836.41 = 889.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.70/1,836.41 = 889.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.70x = 1,836.41 × 889.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.70x = 1,633,427.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,633,427.16/1,330.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.50

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