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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.28, 1,881 and 890.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.28, 1,881 and 890.32 is: 1,229.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.28 : 1,881 = 890.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.28/1,881 = 890.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.28x = 1,881 × 890.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.28x = 1,674,691.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,691.92/1,362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.33

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