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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.18, 1,846.04 and 896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.18, 1,846.04 and 896.20 is: 1,236.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.18 : 1,846.04 = 896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.18/1,846.04 = 896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.18x = 1,846.04 × 896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.18x = 1,654,421.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,421.05/1,338.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.32

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