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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.97, 1,891.40 and 891.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.97, 1,891.40 and 891.88 is: 1,231.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.97 : 1,891.40 = 891.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.97/1,891.40 = 891.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.97x = 1,891.40 × 891.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.97x = 1,686,892.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,892.64/1,369.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,231.34

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