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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362.73, 1,879.92 and 890.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362.73, 1,879.92 and 890.64 is: 1,228.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362.73 : 1,879.92 = 890.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362.73/1,879.92 = 890.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362.73x = 1,879.92 × 890.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362.73x = 1,674,331.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,331.95/1,362.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.66

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