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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.48, 1,709.54 and 890.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.48, 1,709.54 and 890.03 is: 1,339.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.48 : 1,709.54 = 890.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.48/1,709.54 = 890.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.48x = 1,709.54 × 890.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.48x = 1,521,537.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521,537.44/1,135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.99

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