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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.46, 1,643.27 and 896.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.46, 1,643.27 and 896.58 is: 1,237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.46 : 1,643.27 = 896.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.46/1,643.27 = 896.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.46x = 1,643.27 × 896.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.46x = 1,473,323.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,323.02/1,190.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.61

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