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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,225.36, 1,838.12 and 897.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,225.36, 1,838.12 and 897.28 is: 1,345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,225.36 : 1,838.12 = 897.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,225.36/1,838.12 = 897.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,225.36x = 1,838.12 × 897.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,225.36x = 1,649,308.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,308.31/1,225.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.98

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