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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.24, 1,779.84 and 896.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.24, 1,779.84 and 896.58 is: 1,236.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.24 : 1,779.84 = 896.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.24/1,779.84 = 896.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.24x = 1,779.84 × 896.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.24x = 1,595,768.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,768.95/1,290.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.80

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