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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.38, 1,847.61 and 890.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.38, 1,847.61 and 890.99 is: 1,230.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.38 : 1,847.61 = 890.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.38/1,847.61 = 890.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.38x = 1,847.61 × 890.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.38x = 1,646,197.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,197.58/1,338.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.00

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