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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.25, 1,924.80 and 897.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.25, 1,924.80 and 897.70 is: 1,238.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.25 : 1,924.80 = 897.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.25/1,924.80 = 897.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.25x = 1,924.80 × 897.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.25x = 1,727,892.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,892.96/1,395.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.41

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