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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,447.68, 1,998.08 and 896

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,447.68, 1,998.08 and 896 is: 1,236.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,447.68 : 1,998.08 = 896 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,447.68/1,998.08 = 896/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,447.68x = 1,998.08 × 896
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,447.68x = 1,790,279.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,279.68/1,447.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.65

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