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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,306.74, 1,960.08 and 896.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,306.74, 1,960.08 and 896.64 is: 1,344.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,306.74 : 1,960.08 = 896.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,306.74/1,960.08 = 896.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,306.74x = 1,960.08 × 896.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,306.74x = 1,757,486.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,757,486.13/1,306.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.94

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