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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.73, 1,583.37 and 897.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.73, 1,583.37 and 897.61 is: 1,239.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.73 : 1,583.37 = 897.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.73/1,583.37 = 897.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.73x = 1,583.37 × 897.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.73x = 1,421,248.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,421,248.75/1,146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.39

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