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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.76, 1,744.07 and 890.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.76, 1,744.07 and 890.87 is: 1,229.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.76 : 1,744.07 = 890.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.76/1,744.07 = 890.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.76x = 1,744.07 × 890.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.76x = 1,553,726.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,726.47/1,263.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.45

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