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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.61, 1,877.85 and 889.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.61, 1,877.85 and 889.38 is: 1,226.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.61 : 1,877.85 = 889.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.61/1,877.85 = 889.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.61x = 1,877.85 × 889.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.61x = 1,670,122.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,122.23/1,361.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.58

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