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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.74, 2,050.25 and 896.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.74, 2,050.25 and 896.16 is: 1,236.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.74 : 2,050.25 = 896.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.74/2,050.25 = 896.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.74x = 2,050.25 × 896.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.74x = 1,837,355.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,355.25/1,485.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.66

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