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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.30, 1,459.95 and 890.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.30, 1,459.95 and 890.10 is: 1,335.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.30 : 1,459.95 = 890.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.30/1,459.95 = 890.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.30x = 1,459.95 × 890.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.30x = 1,299,501.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,299,501.50/973.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,335.15

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