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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.38, 1,744.05 and 890.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.38, 1,744.05 and 890.66 is: 1,229.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.38 : 1,744.05 = 890.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.38/1,744.05 = 890.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.38x = 1,744.05 × 890.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.38x = 1,553,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,355.57/1,263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.52

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