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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,388.22, 1,915.47 and 890.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,388.22, 1,915.47 and 890.79 is: 1,229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,388.22 : 1,915.47 = 890.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,388.22/1,915.47 = 890.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,388.22x = 1,915.47 × 890.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,388.22x = 1,706,281.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,281.52/1,388.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.11

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