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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,204.66, 1,661.97 and 890.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,204.66, 1,661.97 and 890.68 is: 1,228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,204.66 : 1,661.97 = 890.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,204.66/1,661.97 = 890.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,204.66x = 1,661.97 × 890.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,204.66x = 1,480,283.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,283.44/1,204.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.80

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