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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.16, 1,877.31 and 889.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.16, 1,877.31 and 889.02 is: 1,226.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.16 : 1,877.31 = 889.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.16/1,877.31 = 889.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.16x = 1,877.31 × 889.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.16x = 1,668,966.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,966.14/1,361.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.14

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