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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.07, 1,707.03 and 897.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.07, 1,707.03 and 897.50 is: 1,346.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.07 : 1,707.03 = 897.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.07/1,707.03 = 897.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.07x = 1,707.03 × 897.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.07x = 1,532,050.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,050.89/1,138.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.19

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