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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.72, 1,716.24 and 890.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.72, 1,716.24 and 890.20 is: 1,228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.72 : 1,716.24 = 890.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.72/1,716.24 = 890.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.72x = 1,716.24 × 890.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.72x = 1,527,796.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527,796.85/1,243.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.41

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