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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.50, 1,879.48 and 890.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.50, 1,879.48 and 890.56 is: 1,227.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.50 : 1,879.48 = 890.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.50/1,879.48 = 890.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.50x = 1,879.48 × 890.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.50x = 1,673,789.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,673,789.71/1,363.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.57

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