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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.36, 1,892.36 and 897.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.36, 1,892.36 and 897.08 is: 1,346.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.36 : 1,892.36 = 897.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.36/1,892.36 = 897.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.36x = 1,892.36 × 897.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.36x = 1,697,591.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,591.09/1,260.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.91

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