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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,222.89, 1,689.82 and 890.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,222.89, 1,689.82 and 890.73 is: 1,230.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,222.89 : 1,689.82 = 890.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,222.89/1,689.82 = 890.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,222.89x = 1,689.82 × 890.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,222.89x = 1,505,173.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505,173.37/1,222.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.83

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