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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.34, 1,928.63 and 890.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.34, 1,928.63 and 890.63 is: 1,336.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.34 : 1,928.63 = 890.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.34/1,928.63 = 890.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.34x = 1,928.63 × 890.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.34x = 1,717,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,717,695.74/1,285.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.37

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