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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.04, 2,036.76 and 889.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.04, 2,036.76 and 889.32 is: 1,333.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.04 : 2,036.76 = 889.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.04/2,036.76 = 889.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.04x = 2,036.76 × 889.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.04x = 1,811,331.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,331.40/1,358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.78

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