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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.32, 1,914.69 and 891.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.32, 1,914.69 and 891.37 is: 1,230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.32 : 1,914.69 = 891.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.32/1,914.69 = 891.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.32x = 1,914.69 × 891.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.32x = 1,706,697.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,697.23/1,387.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.21

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