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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.03, 1,886.94 and 896.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.03, 1,886.94 and 896.25 is: 1,236.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.03 : 1,886.94 = 896.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.03/1,886.94 = 896.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.03x = 1,886.94 × 896.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.03x = 1,691,169.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,169.98/1,368.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.21

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