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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.34, 1,826.94 and 890.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.34, 1,826.94 and 890.72 is: 1,337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.34 : 1,826.94 = 890.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.34/1,826.94 = 890.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.34x = 1,826.94 × 890.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.34x = 1,627,292.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,292.00/1,216.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.86

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