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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.51, 2,442.10 and 889.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.51, 2,442.10 and 889.44 is: 1,332.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.51 : 2,442.10 = 889.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.51/2,442.10 = 889.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.51x = 2,442.10 × 889.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.51x = 2,172,101.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,101.42/1,629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.98

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