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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.48, 1,644.50 and 897.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.48, 1,644.50 and 897.64 is: 1,237.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.48 : 1,644.50 = 897.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.48/1,644.50 = 897.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.48x = 1,644.50 × 897.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.48x = 1,476,168.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,168.98/1,192.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.90

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