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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.08, 2,794.96 and 889.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.08, 2,794.96 and 889.26 is: 1,334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.08 : 2,794.96 = 889.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.08/2,794.96 = 889.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.08x = 2,794.96 × 889.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.08x = 2,485,446.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,446.13/1,863.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.05

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