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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.72, 1,823.46 and 890.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.72, 1,823.46 and 890.56 is: 1,334.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.72 : 1,823.46 = 890.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.72/1,823.46 = 890.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.72x = 1,823.46 × 890.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.72x = 1,623,900.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,900.54/1,216.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.65

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