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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,245.59, 1,717.16 and 890.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,245.59, 1,717.16 and 890.40 is: 1,227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,245.59 : 1,717.16 = 890.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,245.59/1,717.16 = 890.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,245.59x = 1,717.16 × 890.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,245.59x = 1,528,954.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,954.81/1,245.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.50

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