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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.45, 2,266.52 and 896.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.45, 2,266.52 and 896.39 is: 1,236.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.45 : 2,266.52 = 896.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.45/2,266.52 = 896.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.45x = 2,266.52 × 896.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.45x = 2,031,681.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,031,681.38/1,642.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.99

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