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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,379.44, 2,067.88 and 891.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,379.44, 2,067.88 and 891.04 is: 1,335.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,379.44 : 2,067.88 = 891.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,379.44/2,067.88 = 891.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,379.44x = 2,067.88 × 891.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,379.44x = 1,842,563.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,563.80/1,379.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.73

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