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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,333.62, 1,840.91 and 891.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,333.62, 1,840.91 and 891.36 is: 1,230.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,333.62 : 1,840.91 = 891.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,333.62/1,840.91 = 891.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,333.62x = 1,840.91 × 891.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,333.62x = 1,640,909.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,909.08/1,333.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.42

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