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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,332.62, 1,837.98 and 890.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,332.62, 1,837.98 and 890.36 is: 1,228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,332.62 : 1,837.98 = 890.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,332.62/1,837.98 = 890.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,332.62x = 1,837.98 × 890.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,332.62x = 1,636,463.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,463.87/1,332.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.00

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