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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.38, 1,924.71 and 897.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.38, 1,924.71 and 897.23 is: 1,237.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.38 : 1,924.71 = 897.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.38/1,924.71 = 897.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.38x = 1,924.71 × 897.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.38x = 1,726,907.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,726,907.55/1,395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.59

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