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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,223.72, 1,833.96 and 897.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,223.72, 1,833.96 and 897.56 is: 1,345.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,223.72 : 1,833.96 = 897.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,223.72/1,833.96 = 897.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,223.72x = 1,833.96 × 897.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,223.72x = 1,646,089.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646,089.14/1,223.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.15

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