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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.46, 1,335.82 and 274.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.46, 1,335.82 and 274.14 is: 411.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.46 : 1,335.82 = 274.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.46/1,335.82 = 274.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.46x = 1,335.82 × 274.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.46x = 366,201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 366,201.69/890.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.25

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