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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 890.92, 1,226.84 and 817

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 890.92, 1,226.84 and 817 is: 1,125.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    890.92 : 1,226.84 = 817 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    890.92/1,226.84 = 817/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    890.92x = 1,226.84 × 817
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    890.92x = 1,002,328.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,328.28/890.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,125.05

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