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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351.55, 2,027.78 and 889.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351.55, 2,027.78 and 889.55 is: 1,334.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351.55 : 2,027.78 = 889.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351.55/2,027.78 = 889.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351.55x = 2,027.78 × 889.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351.55x = 1,803,811.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,811.70/1,351.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.62

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