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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,085.52, 1,497.42 and 897.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,085.52, 1,497.42 and 897.90 is: 1,238.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,085.52 : 1,497.42 = 897.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,085.52/1,497.42 = 897.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,085.52x = 1,497.42 × 897.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,085.52x = 1,344,533.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,533.42/1,085.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.61

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