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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.92, 2,077.04 and 897.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.92, 2,077.04 and 897.28 is: 1,343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.92 : 2,077.04 = 897.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.92/2,077.04 = 897.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.92x = 2,077.04 × 897.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.92x = 1,863,683.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,863,683.50/1,386.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.75

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