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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.89, 1,891.15 and 811.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.89, 1,891.15 and 811.09 is: 1,118.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.89 : 1,891.15 = 811.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.89/1,891.15 = 811.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.89x = 1,891.15 × 811.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.89x = 1,533,893.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,893.19/1,370.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,118.90

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