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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.61, 1,922.90 and 897.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.61, 1,922.90 and 897.27 is: 1,237.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.61 : 1,922.90 = 897.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.61/1,922.90 = 897.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.61x = 1,922.90 × 897.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.61x = 1,725,360.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,360.48/1,394.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.16

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