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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.53, 2,441.41 and 896.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.53, 2,441.41 and 896.45 is: 1,345.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.53 : 2,441.41 = 896.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.53/2,441.41 = 896.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.53x = 2,441.41 × 896.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.53x = 2,188,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,587.55/1,626.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.56

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