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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,296.10, 1,787.86 and 897.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,296.10, 1,787.86 and 897.14 is: 1,237.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,296.10 : 1,787.86 = 897.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,296.10/1,787.86 = 897.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,296.10x = 1,787.86 × 897.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,296.10x = 1,603,960.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,603,960.72/1,296.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.53

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