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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.81, 2,051.77 and 897.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.81, 2,051.77 and 897.37 is: 1,238.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.81 : 2,051.77 = 897.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.81/2,051.77 = 897.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.81x = 2,051.77 × 897.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.81x = 1,841,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,841,196.84/1,486.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.35

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