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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.43, 1,925.60 and 897.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.43, 1,925.60 and 897.93 is: 1,239.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.43 : 1,925.60 = 897.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.43/1,925.60 = 897.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.43x = 1,925.60 × 897.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.43x = 1,729,054.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,054.01/1,394.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.97

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