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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.79, 1,878.08 and 889.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.79, 1,878.08 and 889.50 is: 1,226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.79 : 1,878.08 = 889.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.79/1,878.08 = 889.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.79x = 1,878.08 × 889.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.79x = 1,670,547.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,547.71/1,361.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.73

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