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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,814.85, 2,722.91 and 890.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,814.85, 2,722.91 and 890.24 is: 1,335.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,814.85 : 2,722.91 = 890.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,814.85/2,722.91 = 890.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,814.85x = 2,722.91 × 890.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,814.85x = 2,424,025.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,424,025.33/1,814.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.66

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