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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,671, 2,504.69 and 890.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,671, 2,504.69 and 890.22 is: 1,334.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,671 : 2,504.69 = 890.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,671/2,504.69 = 890.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,671x = 2,504.69 × 890.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,671x = 2,229,725.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,229,725.13/1,671
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,334.37

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