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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.51, 1,970.88 and 896.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.51, 1,970.88 and 896.66 is: 1,237.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.51 : 1,970.88 = 896.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.51/1,970.88 = 896.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.51x = 1,970.88 × 896.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.51x = 1,767,203.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,203.43/1,427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.96

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