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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,416.12, 1,953.14 and 891.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,416.12, 1,953.14 and 891.96 is: 1,230.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,416.12 : 1,953.14 = 891.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,416.12/1,953.14 = 891.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,416.12x = 1,953.14 × 891.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,416.12x = 1,742,122.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,122.75/1,416.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.21

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