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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.62, 1,890.48 and 897.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.62, 1,890.48 and 897.76 is: 1,238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.62 : 1,890.48 = 897.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.62/1,890.48 = 897.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.62x = 1,890.48 × 897.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.62x = 1,697,197.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,197.32/1,370.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.27

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