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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,520.80, 2,098.72 and 891.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,520.80, 2,098.72 and 891.35 is: 1,230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,520.80 : 2,098.72 = 891.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,520.80/2,098.72 = 891.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,520.80x = 2,098.72 × 891.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,520.80x = 1,870,681.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,681.35/1,520.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.07

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