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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,635.21, 2,256.62 and 889.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,635.21, 2,256.62 and 889.20 is: 1,227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,635.21 : 2,256.62 = 889.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,635.21/2,256.62 = 889.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,635.21x = 2,256.62 × 889.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,635.21x = 2,006,582.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006,582.06/1,635.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.11

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