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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,642.53, 2,266.68 and 896.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,642.53, 2,266.68 and 896.49 is: 1,237.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,642.53 : 2,266.68 = 896.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,642.53/2,266.68 = 896.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,642.53x = 2,266.68 × 896.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,642.53x = 2,032,055.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,032,055.95/1,642.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.15

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