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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,068.41, 1,472.04 and 890.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,068.41, 1,472.04 and 890.73 is: 1,227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,068.41 : 1,472.04 = 890.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,068.41/1,472.04 = 890.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,068.41x = 1,472.04 × 890.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,068.41x = 1,311,190.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,190.19/1,068.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.23

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