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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.92, 1,963.84 and 897.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.92, 1,963.84 and 897.80 is: 1,345.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.92 : 1,963.84 = 897.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.92/1,963.84 = 897.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.92x = 1,963.84 × 897.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.92x = 1,763,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,123.49/1,309.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.98

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