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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.97, 1,923.96 and 897.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.97, 1,923.96 and 897.66 is: 1,238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.97 : 1,923.96 = 897.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.97/1,923.96 = 897.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.97x = 1,923.96 × 897.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.97x = 1,727,061.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,061.93/1,394.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.06

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