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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.14, 1,335.23 and 273.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.14, 1,335.23 and 273.86 is: 410.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.14 : 1,335.23 = 273.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.14/1,335.23 = 273.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.14x = 1,335.23 × 273.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.14x = 365,664.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,664.72/890.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.80

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