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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,350.98, 1,863.76 and 896.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,350.98, 1,863.76 and 896.82 is: 1,237.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,350.98 : 1,863.76 = 896.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,350.98/1,863.76 = 896.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,350.98x = 1,863.76 × 896.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,350.98x = 1,671,460.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,460.18/1,350.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.22

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