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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.02, 1,777.92 and 890.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.02, 1,777.92 and 890.82 is: 1,228.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.02 : 1,777.92 = 890.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.02/1,777.92 = 890.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.02x = 1,777.92 × 890.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.02x = 1,583,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,806.69/1,289.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.69

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