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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,510.12, 2,084.10 and 889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,510.12, 2,084.10 and 889 is: 1,226.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,510.12 : 2,084.10 = 889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,510.12/2,084.10 = 889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,510.12x = 2,084.10 × 889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,510.12x = 1,852,764.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,852,764.90/1,510.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,226.90

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