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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.24, 1,848.24 and 897.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.24, 1,848.24 and 897.96 is: 1,240.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.24 : 1,848.24 = 897.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.24/1,848.24 = 897.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.24x = 1,848.24 × 897.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.24x = 1,659,645.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,659,645.59/1,338.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.17

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