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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.28, 1,837.22 and 890.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.28, 1,837.22 and 890.04 is: 1,229.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.28 : 1,837.22 = 890.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.28/1,837.22 = 890.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.28x = 1,837.22 × 890.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.28x = 1,635,199.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,199.29/1,330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.21

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