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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.08, 1,914.62 and 891.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.08, 1,914.62 and 891.04 is: 1,229.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.08 : 1,914.62 = 891.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.08/1,914.62 = 891.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.08x = 1,914.62 × 891.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.08x = 1,706,003.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,003.00/1,387.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.92

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