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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,046.36, 1,445.67 and 890.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,046.36, 1,445.67 and 890.64 is: 1,230.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,046.36 : 1,445.67 = 890.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,046.36/1,445.67 = 890.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,046.36x = 1,445.67 × 890.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,046.36x = 1,287,571.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,571.53/1,046.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.52

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