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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.51, 2,721.38 and 889.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.51, 2,721.38 and 889.13 is: 1,333.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.51 : 2,721.38 = 889.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.51/2,721.38 = 889.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.51x = 2,721.38 × 889.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.51x = 2,419,642.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,419,642.55/1,814.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.50

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