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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.50, 1,604.87 and 896.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.50, 1,604.87 and 896.35 is: 1,237.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.50 : 1,604.87 = 896.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.50/1,604.87 = 896.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.50x = 1,604.87 × 896.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.50x = 1,438,525.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438,525.22/1,162.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.44

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