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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.47, 1,847.33 and 896.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.47, 1,847.33 and 896.44 is: 1,237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.47 : 1,847.33 = 896.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.47/1,847.33 = 896.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.47x = 1,847.33 × 896.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.47x = 1,656,025.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,025.95/1,338.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.25

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