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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.61, 1,951.94 and 890.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.61, 1,951.94 and 890.27 is: 1,228.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.61 : 1,951.94 = 890.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.61/1,951.94 = 890.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.61x = 1,951.94 × 890.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.61x = 1,737,749.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,749.17/1,414.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.43

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