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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,415.04, 1,952.19 and 890.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,415.04, 1,952.19 and 890.88 is: 1,229.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,415.04 : 1,952.19 = 890.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,415.04/1,952.19 = 890.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,415.04x = 1,952.19 × 890.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,415.04x = 1,739,167.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,739,167.03/1,415.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.06

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