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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,865.36, 2,798.31 and 890.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,865.36, 2,798.31 and 890.66 is: 1,336.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,865.36 : 2,798.31 = 890.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,865.36/2,798.31 = 890.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,865.36x = 2,798.31 × 890.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,865.36x = 2,492,342.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,492,342.78/1,865.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.12

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