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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,188.51, 1,783.55 and 896.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,188.51, 1,783.55 and 896.22 is: 1,344.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,188.51 : 1,783.55 = 896.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,188.51/1,783.55 = 896.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,188.51x = 1,783.55 × 896.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,188.51x = 1,598,453.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,453.18/1,188.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.92

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