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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.39, 1,924.18 and 897.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.39, 1,924.18 and 897.63 is: 1,237.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.39 : 1,924.18 = 897.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.39/1,924.18 = 897.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.39x = 1,924.18 × 897.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.39x = 1,727,201.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,201.69/1,395.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.79

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