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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.10, 2,034.16 and 896.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.10, 2,034.16 and 896.78 is: 1,345.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.10 : 2,034.16 = 896.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.10/2,034.16 = 896.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.10x = 2,034.16 × 896.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.10x = 1,824,194.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,194.00/1,356.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.18

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