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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.19, 1,888.82 and 896.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.19, 1,888.82 and 896.88 is: 1,237.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.19 : 1,888.82 = 896.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.19/1,888.82 = 896.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.19x = 1,888.82 × 896.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.19x = 1,694,030.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,030.95/1,369.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.25

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