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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.45, 1,924.80 and 897.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.45, 1,924.80 and 897.30 is: 1,237.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.45 : 1,924.80 = 897.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.45/1,924.80 = 897.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.45x = 1,924.80 × 897.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.45x = 1,727,123.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,123.04/1,395.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.68

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