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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,711.19, 2,568.99 and 890.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,711.19, 2,568.99 and 890.03 is: 1,336.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,711.19 : 2,568.99 = 890.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,711.19/2,568.99 = 890.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,711.19x = 2,568.99 × 890.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,711.19x = 2,286,465.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,286,465.32/1,711.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.19

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