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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,118.52, 1,543.95 and 897.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,118.52, 1,543.95 and 897.08 is: 1,238.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,118.52 : 1,543.95 = 897.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,118.52/1,543.95 = 897.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,118.52x = 1,543.95 × 897.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,118.52x = 1,385,038.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,385,038.95/1,118.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.28

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