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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.29, 1,877.89 and 889.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.29, 1,877.89 and 889.46 is: 1,227.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.29 : 1,877.89 = 889.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.29/1,877.89 = 889.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.29x = 1,877.89 × 889.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.29x = 1,670,311.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,311.11/1,361.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.01

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