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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.36, 1,627.38 and 897.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.36, 1,627.38 and 897.12 is: 1,340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.36 : 1,627.38 = 897.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.36/1,627.38 = 897.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.36x = 1,627.38 × 897.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.36x = 1,459,955.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,955.15/1,089.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.20

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