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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.63, 1,823.11 and 897.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.63, 1,823.11 and 897.12 is: 1,236.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.63 : 1,823.11 = 897.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.63/1,823.11 = 897.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.63x = 1,823.11 × 897.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.63x = 1,635,543.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,543.96/1,322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,236.58

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