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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.77, 1,881.59 and 897.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.77, 1,881.59 and 897.93 is: 1,238.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.77 : 1,881.59 = 897.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.77/1,881.59 = 897.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.77x = 1,881.59 × 897.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.77x = 1,689,531.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,689,531.62/1,363.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.87

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