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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.33, 1,962.95 and 891.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.33, 1,962.95 and 891.30 is: 1,230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.33 : 1,962.95 = 891.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.33/1,962.95 = 891.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.33x = 1,962.95 × 891.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.33x = 1,749,569.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,569.07/1,422.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.07

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