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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.59, 1,950.08 and 889.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.59, 1,950.08 and 889.52 is: 1,227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.59 : 1,950.08 = 889.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.59/1,950.08 = 889.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.59x = 1,950.08 × 889.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.59x = 1,734,620.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,734,620.96/1,413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.11

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