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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.01, 1,785.80 and 897.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.01, 1,785.80 and 897.72 is: 1,347.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.01 : 1,785.80 = 897.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.01/1,785.80 = 897.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.01x = 1,785.80 × 897.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.01x = 1,603,148.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,148.38/1,190.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.17

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