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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.07, 1,916.45 and 890.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.07, 1,916.45 and 890.93 is: 1,230.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.07 : 1,916.45 = 890.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.07/1,916.45 = 890.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.07x = 1,916.45 × 890.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.07x = 1,707,422.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,422.80/1,388.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.07

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