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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.54, 1,335.69 and 814.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.54, 1,335.69 and 814.32 is: 1,220.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.54 : 1,335.69 = 814.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.54/1,335.69 = 814.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.54x = 1,335.69 × 814.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.54x = 1,087,679.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,679.08/891.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.00

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