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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,465.16, 2,021.62 and 897.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,465.16, 2,021.62 and 897.80 is: 1,238.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,465.16 : 2,021.62 = 897.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,465.16/2,021.62 = 897.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,465.16x = 2,021.62 × 897.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,465.16x = 1,815,010.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,815,010.44/1,465.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.78

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