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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.44, 1,893.78 and 897.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.44, 1,893.78 and 897.24 is: 1,343.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.44 : 1,893.78 = 897.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.44/1,893.78 = 897.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.44x = 1,893.78 × 897.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.44x = 1,699,175.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,175.17/1,264.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.82

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