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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,385.10, 2,076.57 and 891.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,385.10, 2,076.57 and 891.81 is: 1,337.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,385.10 : 2,076.57 = 891.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,385.10/2,076.57 = 891.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,385.10x = 2,076.57 × 891.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,385.10x = 1,851,905.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,851,905.89/1,385.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.02

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