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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.24, 2,069.80 and 896.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.24, 2,069.80 and 896.40 is: 1,344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.24 : 2,069.80 = 896.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.24/2,069.80 = 896.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.24x = 2,069.80 × 896.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.24x = 1,855,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,855,368.72/1,380.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.24

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