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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.36, 2,086.74 and 891

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.36, 2,086.74 and 891 is: 1,229.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.36 : 2,086.74 = 891 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.36/2,086.74 = 891/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.36x = 2,086.74 × 891
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.36x = 1,859,285.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,859,285.34/1,512.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.39

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