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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 891.61, 1,226.75 and 870.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 891.61, 1,226.75 and 870.90 is: 1,198.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    891.61 : 1,226.75 = 870.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    891.61/1,226.75 = 870.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    891.61x = 1,226.75 × 870.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    891.61x = 1,068,374.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,374.52/891.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.26

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