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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.03, 1,871.30 and 890.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.03, 1,871.30 and 890.25 is: 1,228.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.03 : 1,871.30 = 890.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.03/1,871.30 = 890.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.03x = 1,871.30 × 890.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.03x = 1,665,920.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,920.37/1,356.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.53

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