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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.66, 1,847.45 and 896.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.66, 1,847.45 and 896.74 is: 1,237.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.66 : 1,847.45 = 896.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.66/1,847.45 = 896.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.66x = 1,847.45 × 896.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.66x = 1,656,682.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,682.31/1,338.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.57

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