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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.37, 1,726.37 and 890.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.37, 1,726.37 and 890.97 is: 1,337.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.37 : 1,726.37 = 890.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.37/1,726.37 = 890.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.37x = 1,726.37 × 890.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.37x = 1,538,139.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,139.42/1,150.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.09

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