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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,864.52, 2,796.82 and 890.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,864.52, 2,796.82 and 890.72 is: 1,336.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,864.52 : 2,796.82 = 890.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,864.52/2,796.82 = 890.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,864.52x = 2,796.82 × 890.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,864.52x = 2,491,183.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,491,183.51/1,864.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.10

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