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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.62, 2,054.58 and 891.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.62, 2,054.58 and 891.16 is: 1,229.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.62 : 2,054.58 = 891.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.62/2,054.58 = 891.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.62x = 2,054.58 × 891.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.62x = 1,830,959.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,830,959.51/1,488.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.97

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