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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.66, 2,002.37 and 891.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.66, 2,002.37 and 891.93 is: 1,230.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.66 : 2,002.37 = 891.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.66/2,002.37 = 891.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.66x = 2,002.37 × 891.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.66x = 1,785,969.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,969.41/1,451.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.30

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