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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,362, 1,879.92 and 896.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,362, 1,879.92 and 896.88 is: 1,237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,362 : 1,879.92 = 896.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,362/1,879.92 = 896.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,362x = 1,879.92 × 896.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,362x = 1,686,062.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,062.65/1,362
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.93

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