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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,367.85, 1,886.18 and 896.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,367.85, 1,886.18 and 896.16 is: 1,235.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,367.85 : 1,886.18 = 896.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,367.85/1,886.18 = 896.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,367.85x = 1,886.18 × 896.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,367.85x = 1,690,319.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,690,319.07/1,367.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.75

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