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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.02, 1,838.74 and 891.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.02, 1,838.74 and 891.76 is: 1,229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.02 : 1,838.74 = 891.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.02/1,838.74 = 891.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.02x = 1,838.74 × 891.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.02x = 1,639,701.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,701.13/1,334.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.15

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