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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.97, 2,722.56 and 891.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.97, 2,722.56 and 891.30 is: 1,337.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.97 : 2,722.56 = 891.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.97/2,722.56 = 891.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.97x = 2,722.56 × 891.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.97x = 2,426,617.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,426,617.73/1,814.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.00

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