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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.24, 1,746.36 and 890.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.24, 1,746.36 and 890.82 is: 1,336.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.24 : 1,746.36 = 890.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.24/1,746.36 = 890.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.24x = 1,746.36 × 890.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.24x = 1,555,692.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555,692.42/1,164.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.23

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