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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.16, 1,415.48 and 890.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.16, 1,415.48 and 890.06 is: 1,225.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.16 : 1,415.48 = 890.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.16/1,415.48 = 890.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.16x = 1,415.48 × 890.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.16x = 1,259,850.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,259,850.60/1,028.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.34

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