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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.37, 2,722.70 and 890.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.37, 2,722.70 and 890.29 is: 1,336.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.37 : 2,722.70 = 890.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.37/2,722.70 = 890.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.37x = 2,722.70 × 890.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.37x = 2,423,992.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,423,992.58/1,814.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.00

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