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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,361.53, 1,878.63 and 890.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,361.53, 1,878.63 and 890.12 is: 1,228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,361.53 : 1,878.63 = 890.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,361.53/1,878.63 = 890.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,361.53x = 1,878.63 × 890.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,361.53x = 1,672,202.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,202.12/1,361.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.18

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