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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,294.85, 1,784.77 and 897.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,294.85, 1,784.77 and 897.08 is: 1,236.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,294.85 : 1,784.77 = 897.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,294.85/1,784.77 = 897.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,294.85x = 1,784.77 × 897.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,294.85x = 1,601,081.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,081.47/1,294.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.50

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