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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.75, 1,427.85 and 897.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.75, 1,427.85 and 897.41 is: 1,234.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.75 : 1,427.85 = 897.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.75/1,427.85 = 897.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.75x = 1,427.85 × 897.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.75x = 1,281,359.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,281,359.73/1,037.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.75

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