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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.66, 1,886.76 and 896.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.66, 1,886.76 and 896.06 is: 1,236.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.66 : 1,886.76 = 896.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.66/1,886.76 = 896.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.66x = 1,886.76 × 896.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.66x = 1,690,650.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,650.17/1,367.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.16

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