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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.58, 1,839.60 and 889.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.58, 1,839.60 and 889.32 is: 1,228.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.58 : 1,839.60 = 889.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.58/1,839.60 = 889.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.58x = 1,839.60 × 889.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.58x = 1,635,993.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,993.07/1,331.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.61

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