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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.72, 1,999.80 and 889.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.72, 1,999.80 and 889.74 is: 1,227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.72 : 1,999.80 = 889.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.72/1,999.80 = 889.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.72x = 1,999.80 × 889.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.72x = 1,779,302.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,779,302.05/1,449.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.34

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