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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,219.22, 1,683.02 and 890.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,219.22, 1,683.02 and 890.13 is: 1,228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,219.22 : 1,683.02 = 890.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,219.22/1,683.02 = 890.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,219.22x = 1,683.02 × 890.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,219.22x = 1,498,108.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,108.82/1,219.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.75

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