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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,387.96, 1,914.50 and 891.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,387.96, 1,914.50 and 891.23 is: 1,229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,387.96 : 1,914.50 = 891.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,387.96/1,914.50 = 891.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,387.96x = 1,914.50 × 891.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,387.96x = 1,706,252.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,252.49/1,387.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.33

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