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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,545.98, 2,318.35 and 897.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,545.98, 2,318.35 and 897.17 is: 1,345.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,545.98 : 2,318.35 = 897.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,545.98/2,318.35 = 897.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,545.98x = 2,318.35 × 897.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,545.98x = 2,079,954.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,079,954.07/1,545.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.40

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