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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,205.22, 1,664.19 and 890.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,205.22, 1,664.19 and 890.84 is: 1,230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,205.22 : 1,664.19 = 890.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,205.22/1,664.19 = 890.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,205.22x = 1,664.19 × 890.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,205.22x = 1,482,534.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,482,534.52/1,205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.09

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