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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.98, 1,823.58 and 897.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.98, 1,823.58 and 897.47 is: 1,237.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.98 : 1,823.58 = 897.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.98/1,823.58 = 897.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.98x = 1,823.58 × 897.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.98x = 1,636,599.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,636,599.22/1,322.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.06

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