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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.48, 1,870.56 and 890.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.48, 1,870.56 and 890.88 is: 1,228.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.48 : 1,870.56 = 890.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.48/1,870.56 = 890.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.48x = 1,870.56 × 890.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.48x = 1,666,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,666,444.49/1,356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.51

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