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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,103.90, 1,524.54 and 896.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,103.90, 1,524.54 and 896.13 is: 1,237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,103.90 : 1,524.54 = 896.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,103.90/1,524.54 = 896.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,103.90x = 1,524.54 × 896.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,103.90x = 1,366,186.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,186.03/1,103.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.61

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