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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.12, 1,916.48 and 890.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.12, 1,916.48 and 890.96 is: 1,230.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.12 : 1,916.48 = 890.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.12/1,916.48 = 890.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.12x = 1,916.48 × 890.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.12x = 1,707,507.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,507.02/1,388.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.09

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