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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,043.66, 1,438.88 and 897.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,043.66, 1,438.88 and 897.86 is: 1,237.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,043.66 : 1,438.88 = 897.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,043.66/1,438.88 = 897.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,043.66x = 1,438.88 × 897.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,043.66x = 1,291,912.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,291,912.80/1,043.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.87

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