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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.19, 1,341.36 and 731.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.19, 1,341.36 and 731.43 is: 1,102.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.19 : 1,341.36 = 731.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.19/1,341.36 = 731.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.19x = 1,341.36 × 731.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.19x = 981,110.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,110.94/890.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.14

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