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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.41, 1,539.70 and 890.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.41, 1,539.70 and 890.12 is: 1,333.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.41 : 1,539.70 = 890.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.41/1,539.70 = 890.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.41x = 1,539.70 × 890.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.41x = 1,370,505.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,370,505.61/1,027.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.94

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