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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.24, 2,010.60 and 897.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.24, 2,010.60 and 897.92 is: 1,238.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.24 : 2,010.60 = 897.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.24/2,010.60 = 897.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.24x = 2,010.60 × 897.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.24x = 1,805,357.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,357.95/1,457.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.89

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