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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,624.41, 2,431.69 and 891.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,624.41, 2,431.69 and 891.77 is: 1,334.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,624.41 : 2,431.69 = 891.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,624.41/2,431.69 = 891.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,624.41x = 2,431.69 × 891.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,624.41x = 2,168,493.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168,493.80/1,624.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.94

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