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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,863.76, 2,796.58 and 889.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,863.76, 2,796.58 and 889.88 is: 1,335.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,863.76 : 2,796.58 = 889.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,863.76/2,796.58 = 889.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,863.76x = 2,796.58 × 889.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,863.76x = 2,488,620.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,620.61/1,863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.27

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