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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.23, 1,880.46 and 890.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.23, 1,880.46 and 890.51 is: 1,228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.23 : 1,880.46 = 890.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.23/1,880.46 = 890.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.23x = 1,880.46 × 890.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.23x = 1,674,559.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,674,559.03/1,363.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.38

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