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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.33, 1,644.08 and 896.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.33, 1,644.08 and 896.09 is: 1,236.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.33 : 1,644.08 = 896.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.33/1,644.08 = 896.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.33x = 1,644.08 × 896.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.33x = 1,473,230.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473,230.95/1,191.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.63

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