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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.60, 2,002.76 and 891.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.60, 2,002.76 and 891.80 is: 1,230.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.60 : 2,002.76 = 891.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.60/2,002.76 = 891.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.60x = 2,002.76 × 891.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.60x = 1,786,061.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,061.37/1,451.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.41

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