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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.12, 1,334.73 and 273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.12, 1,334.73 and 273.65 is: 410.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.12 : 1,334.73 = 273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.12/1,334.73 = 273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.12x = 1,334.73 × 273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.12x = 365,248.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,248.86/890.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.34

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