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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,158.07, 1,734.40 and 897.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,158.07, 1,734.40 and 897.23 is: 1,343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,158.07 : 1,734.40 = 897.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,158.07/1,734.40 = 897.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,158.07x = 1,734.40 × 897.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,158.07x = 1,556,155.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556,155.71/1,158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.75

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