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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.98, 2,201.73 and 891.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.98, 2,201.73 and 891.64 is: 1,335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.98 : 2,201.73 = 891.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.98/2,201.73 = 891.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.98x = 2,201.73 × 891.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.98x = 1,963,150.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,963,150.54/1,469.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.49

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