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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.14, 1,334.40 and 754.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.14, 1,334.40 and 754.06 is: 1,130.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.14 : 1,334.40 = 754.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.14/1,334.40 = 754.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.14x = 1,334.40 × 754.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.14x = 1,006,217.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,006,217.66/890.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.40

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