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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.46, 1,878.48 and 889.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.46, 1,878.48 and 889.23 is: 1,226.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.46 : 1,878.48 = 889.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.46/1,878.48 = 889.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.46x = 1,878.48 × 889.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.46x = 1,670,400.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,400.77/1,361.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.92

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