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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.95, 2,052.42 and 897.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.95, 2,052.42 and 897.53 is: 1,238.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.95 : 2,052.42 = 897.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.95/2,052.42 = 897.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.95x = 2,052.42 × 897.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.95x = 1,842,098.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,842,098.26/1,486.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.84

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