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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,105.58, 1,526.44 and 896.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,105.58, 1,526.44 and 896.70 is: 1,238.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,105.58 : 1,526.44 = 896.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,105.58/1,526.44 = 896.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,105.58x = 1,526.44 × 896.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,105.58x = 1,368,758.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,368,758.75/1,105.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.05

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