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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,359.73, 2,035.72 and 896.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,359.73, 2,035.72 and 896.11 is: 1,341.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,359.73 : 2,035.72 = 896.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,359.73/2,035.72 = 896.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,359.73x = 2,035.72 × 896.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,359.73x = 1,824,229.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,824,229.05/1,359.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.61

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