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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,755.88, 2,630.94 and 889

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,755.88, 2,630.94 and 889 is: 1,332.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,755.88 : 2,630.94 = 889 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,755.88/2,630.94 = 889/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,755.88x = 2,630.94 × 889
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,755.88x = 2,338,905.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,905.66/1,755.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,332.04

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