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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,191.67, 1,645.02 and 897.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,191.67, 1,645.02 and 897.01 is: 1,238.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,191.67 : 1,645.02 = 897.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,191.67/1,645.02 = 897.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,191.67x = 1,645.02 × 897.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,191.67x = 1,475,599.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475,599.39/1,191.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.26

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