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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,126.93, 1,690.43 and 896.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,126.93, 1,690.43 and 896.30 is: 1,344.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,126.93 : 1,690.43 = 896.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,126.93/1,690.43 = 896.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,126.93x = 1,690.43 × 896.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,126.93x = 1,515,132.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515,132.41/1,126.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.48

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