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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.93, 1,808.14 and 890.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.93, 1,808.14 and 890.55 is: 1,228.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.93 : 1,808.14 = 890.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.93/1,808.14 = 890.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.93x = 1,808.14 × 890.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.93x = 1,610,236.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,236.85/1,310.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.31

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