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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,336.45, 2,001.93 and 896.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,336.45, 2,001.93 and 896.35 is: 1,342.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,336.45 : 2,001.93 = 896.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,336.45/2,001.93 = 896.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,336.45x = 2,001.93 × 896.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,336.45x = 1,794,429.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,429.96/1,336.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.68

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