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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,167.08, 1,750.86 and 896.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,167.08, 1,750.86 and 896.60 is: 1,345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,167.08 : 1,750.86 = 896.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,167.08/1,750.86 = 896.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,167.08x = 1,750.86 × 896.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,167.08x = 1,569,821.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569,821.08/1,167.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.08

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