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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.20, 1,549.70 and 896.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.20, 1,549.70 and 896.60 is: 1,343.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.20 : 1,549.70 = 896.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.20/1,549.70 = 896.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.20x = 1,549.70 × 896.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.20x = 1,389,461.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389,461.02/1,034.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.51

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