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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.19, 2,001.89 and 891.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.19, 2,001.89 and 891.78 is: 1,230.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.19 : 2,001.89 = 891.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.19/2,001.89 = 891.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.19x = 2,001.89 × 891.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.19x = 1,785,248.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,248.51/1,451.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.20

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