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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 902.28, 1,246.16 and 890.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 902.28, 1,246.16 and 890.16 is: 1,229.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    902.28 : 1,246.16 = 890.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    902.28/1,246.16 = 890.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    902.28x = 1,246.16 × 890.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    902.28x = 1,109,281.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,109,281.79/902.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,229.42

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