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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.93, 1,693.37 and 896.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.93, 1,693.37 and 896.45 is: 1,237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.93 : 1,693.37 = 896.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.93/1,693.37 = 896.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.93x = 1,693.37 × 896.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.93x = 1,518,021.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,021.54/1,226.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.25

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