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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,413.82, 1,951.32 and 890.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,413.82, 1,951.32 and 890.02 is: 1,228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,413.82 : 1,951.32 = 890.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,413.82/1,951.32 = 890.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,413.82x = 1,951.32 × 890.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,413.82x = 1,736,713.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,713.83/1,413.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.38

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