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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.47, 1,564.29 and 890.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.47, 1,564.29 and 890.38 is: 1,334.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.47 : 1,564.29 = 890.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.47/1,564.29 = 890.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.47x = 1,564.29 × 890.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.47x = 1,392,812.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,812.53/1,043.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.79

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