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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.18, 2,011.77 and 890.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.18, 2,011.77 and 890.82 is: 1,229.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.18 : 2,011.77 = 890.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.18/2,011.77 = 890.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.18x = 2,011.77 × 890.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.18x = 1,792,124.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,124.95/1,458.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.01

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