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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512.80, 2,270.72 and 897.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512.80, 2,270.72 and 897.12 is: 1,346.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512.80 : 2,270.72 = 897.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512.80/2,270.72 = 897.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512.80x = 2,270.72 × 897.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512.80x = 2,037,108.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,037,108.33/1,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.58

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