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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,469.52, 2,199.96 and 890.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,469.52, 2,199.96 and 890.64 is: 1,333.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,469.52 : 2,199.96 = 890.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,469.52/2,199.96 = 890.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,469.52x = 2,199.96 × 890.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,469.52x = 1,959,372.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,959,372.37/1,469.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.34

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