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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.54, 1,644.84 and 896.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.54, 1,644.84 and 896.88 is: 1,238.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.54 : 1,644.84 = 896.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.54/1,644.84 = 896.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.54x = 1,644.84 × 896.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.54x = 1,475,224.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,224.10/1,191.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.08

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