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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.94, 1,634.92 and 896.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.94, 1,634.92 and 896.98 is: 1,345.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.94 : 1,634.92 = 896.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.94/1,634.92 = 896.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.94x = 1,634.92 × 896.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.94x = 1,466,490.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,490.54/1,089.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.48

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