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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.38, 1,235.84 and 890.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.38, 1,235.84 and 890.30 is: 1,220.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.38 : 1,235.84 = 890.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.38/1,235.84 = 890.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.38x = 1,235.84 × 890.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.38x = 1,100,268.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,268.35/901.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,220.65

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