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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.64, 1,960.74 and 897.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.64, 1,960.74 and 897.84 is: 1,238.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.64 : 1,960.74 = 897.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.64/1,960.74 = 897.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.64x = 1,960.74 × 897.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.64x = 1,760,430.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,430.80/1,421.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.31

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