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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.66, 1,961.84 and 897.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.66, 1,961.84 and 897.19 is: 1,238.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.66 : 1,961.84 = 897.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.66/1,961.84 = 897.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.66x = 1,961.84 × 897.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.66x = 1,760,140.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,760,140.57/1,421.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.09

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