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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,422.58, 1,962.38 and 891.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,422.58, 1,962.38 and 891.35 is: 1,229.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,422.58 : 1,962.38 = 891.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,422.58/1,962.38 = 891.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,422.58x = 1,962.38 × 891.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,422.58x = 1,749,157.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,157.60/1,422.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.57

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