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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,092.94, 1,507.34 and 896.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,092.94, 1,507.34 and 896.12 is: 1,235.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,092.94 : 1,507.34 = 896.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,092.94/1,507.34 = 896.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,092.94x = 1,507.34 × 896.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,092.94x = 1,350,757.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,757.52/1,092.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.89

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