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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.19, 2,031.83 and 891.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.19, 2,031.83 and 891.87 is: 1,338.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.19 : 2,031.83 = 891.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.19/2,031.83 = 891.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.19x = 2,031.83 × 891.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.19x = 1,812,123.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,123.76/1,354.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,338.17

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