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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.26, 1,950.48 and 890.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.26, 1,950.48 and 890.19 is: 1,227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.26 : 1,950.48 = 890.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.26/1,950.48 = 890.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.26x = 1,950.48 × 890.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.26x = 1,736,297.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,736,297.79/1,414.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.71

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