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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.83, 1,950.24 and 890.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.83, 1,950.24 and 890.38 is: 1,229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.83 : 1,950.24 = 890.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.83/1,950.24 = 890.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.83x = 1,950.24 × 890.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.83x = 1,736,454.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,454.69/1,412.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.06

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