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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,360.48, 2,036.84 and 896.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,360.48, 2,036.84 and 896.86 is: 1,342.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,360.48 : 2,036.84 = 896.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,360.48/2,036.84 = 896.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,360.48x = 2,036.84 × 896.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,360.48x = 1,826,760.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,760.32/1,360.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.73

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