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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,035.48, 1,551.78 and 897.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,035.48, 1,551.78 and 897.90 is: 1,345.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,035.48 : 1,551.78 = 897.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,035.48/1,551.78 = 897.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,035.48x = 1,551.78 × 897.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,035.48x = 1,393,343.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,393,343.26/1,035.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.60

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