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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,411.79, 2,117.50 and 890.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,411.79, 2,117.50 and 890.21 is: 1,335.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,411.79 : 2,117.50 = 890.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,411.79/2,117.50 = 890.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,411.79x = 2,117.50 × 890.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,411.79x = 1,885,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,022.74/1,411.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.21

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