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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.55, 2,022.84 and 889.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.55, 2,022.84 and 889.27 is: 1,333.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.55 : 2,022.84 = 889.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.55/2,022.84 = 889.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.55x = 2,022.84 × 889.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.55x = 1,798,850.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,850.93/1,348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.91

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