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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.29, 2,008.99 and 896.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.29, 2,008.99 and 896.53 is: 1,236.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.29 : 2,008.99 = 896.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.29/2,008.99 = 896.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.29x = 2,008.99 × 896.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.29x = 1,801,119.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,119.80/1,456.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.79

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