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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 906.30, 1,362.15 and 890.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 906.30, 1,362.15 and 890.10 is: 1,337.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    906.30 : 1,362.15 = 890.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    906.30/1,362.15 = 890.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    906.30x = 1,362.15 × 890.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    906.30x = 1,212,449.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,449.72/906.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,337.80

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