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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.32, 1,913.31 and 890.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.32, 1,913.31 and 890.37 is: 1,228.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.32 : 1,913.31 = 890.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.32/1,913.31 = 890.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.32x = 1,913.31 × 890.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.32x = 1,703,553.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,553.82/1,386.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.84

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