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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.94, 1,951.71 and 890.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.94, 1,951.71 and 890.06 is: 1,227.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.94 : 1,951.71 = 890.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.94/1,951.71 = 890.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.94x = 1,951.71 × 890.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.94x = 1,737,139.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,139.00/1,414.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,227.71

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