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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,284.14, 1,773.16 and 890.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,284.14, 1,773.16 and 890.48 is: 1,229.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,284.14 : 1,773.16 = 890.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,284.14/1,773.16 = 890.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,284.14x = 1,773.16 × 890.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,284.14x = 1,578,963.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,578,963.52/1,284.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.59

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