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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.91, 1,818.84 and 896.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.91, 1,818.84 and 896.55 is: 1,238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.91 : 1,818.84 = 896.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.91/1,818.84 = 896.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.91x = 1,818.84 × 896.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.91x = 1,630,681.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,681.00/1,316.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.26

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