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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.47, 1,960.33 and 897.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.47, 1,960.33 and 897.81 is: 1,344.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.47 : 1,960.33 = 897.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.47/1,960.33 = 897.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.47x = 1,960.33 × 897.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.47x = 1,759,998.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,998.95/1,309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.06

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