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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,553.86, 2,330.97 and 896.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,553.86, 2,330.97 and 896.05 is: 1,344.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,553.86 : 2,330.97 = 896.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,553.86/2,330.97 = 896.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,553.86x = 2,330.97 × 896.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,553.86x = 2,088,665.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,088,665.67/1,553.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.18

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