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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,071.54, 1,604.61 and 897.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,071.54, 1,604.61 and 897.78 is: 1,344.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,071.54 : 1,604.61 = 897.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,071.54/1,604.61 = 897.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,071.54x = 1,604.61 × 897.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,071.54x = 1,440,586.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,440,586.77/1,071.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.41

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