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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.14, 1,335.12 and 273.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.14, 1,335.12 and 273.85 is: 410.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.14 : 1,335.12 = 273.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.14/1,335.12 = 273.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.14x = 1,335.12 × 273.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.14x = 365,622.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,622.61/890.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.75

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