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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.73, 1,837.41 and 889.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.73, 1,837.41 and 889.86 is: 1,226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.73 : 1,837.41 = 889.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.73/1,837.41 = 889.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.73x = 1,837.41 × 889.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.73x = 1,635,037.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,037.66/1,332.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.83

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