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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,307.15, 1,960.00 and 896.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,307.15, 1,960.00 and 896.39 is: 1,344.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,307.15 : 1,960.00 = 896.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,307.15/1,960.00 = 896.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,307.15x = 1,960.00 × 896.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,307.15x = 1,756,912.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,756,912.36/1,307.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.08

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