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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,440.69, 2,157.61 and 891.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,440.69, 2,157.61 and 891.20 is: 1,334.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,440.69 : 2,157.61 = 891.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,440.69/2,157.61 = 891.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,440.69x = 2,157.61 × 891.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,440.69x = 1,922,869.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,869.38/1,440.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.69

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