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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.52, 1,961.47 and 890.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.52, 1,961.47 and 890.15 is: 1,228.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.52 : 1,961.47 = 890.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.52/1,961.47 = 890.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.52x = 1,961.47 × 890.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.52x = 1,745,993.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,993.83/1,421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,228.26

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