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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,480.93, 2,043.67 and 891.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,480.93, 2,043.67 and 891.34 is: 1,230.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,480.93 : 2,043.67 = 891.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,480.93/2,043.67 = 891.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,480.93x = 2,043.67 × 891.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,480.93x = 1,821,590.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,590.14/1,480.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.04

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