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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.95, 1,888.56 and 890.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.95, 1,888.56 and 890.24 is: 1,228.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.95 : 1,888.56 = 890.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.95/1,888.56 = 890.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.95x = 1,888.56 × 890.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.95x = 1,681,262.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,262.21/1,368.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.14

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