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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.93, 1,694.75 and 897.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.93, 1,694.75 and 897.45 is: 1,238.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.93 : 1,694.75 = 897.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.93/1,694.75 = 897.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.93x = 1,694.75 × 897.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.93x = 1,520,953.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,520,953.39/1,227.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.63

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