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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,768.83, 2,649.93 and 890.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,768.83, 2,649.93 and 890.29 is: 1,333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,768.83 : 2,649.93 = 890.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,768.83/2,649.93 = 890.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,768.83x = 2,649.93 × 890.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,768.83x = 2,359,206.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,359,206.18/1,768.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,333.77

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