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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,368.28, 1,889.28 and 896.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,368.28, 1,889.28 and 896.32 is: 1,237.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,368.28 : 1,889.28 = 896.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,368.28/1,889.28 = 896.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,368.28x = 1,889.28 × 896.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,368.28x = 1,693,399.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,693,399.45/1,368.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.61

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