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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.46, 1,883.40 and 891.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.46, 1,883.40 and 891.54 is: 1,230.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.46 : 1,883.40 = 891.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.46/1,883.40 = 891.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.46x = 1,883.40 × 891.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.46x = 1,679,126.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,126.44/1,364.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.62

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