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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.29, 1,783.81 and 897.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.29, 1,783.81 and 897.55 is: 1,345.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.29 : 1,783.81 = 897.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.29/1,783.81 = 897.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.29x = 1,783.81 × 897.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.29x = 1,601,055.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,055.03/1,190.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.09

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