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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,371.08, 2,058.94 and 896.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,371.08, 2,058.94 and 896.95 is: 1,346.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,371.08 : 2,058.94 = 896.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,371.08/2,058.94 = 896.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,371.08x = 2,058.94 × 896.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,371.08x = 1,846,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,766.23/1,371.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.94

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