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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.63, 2,201.99 and 897

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.63, 2,201.99 and 897 is: 1,237.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.63 : 2,201.99 = 897 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.63/2,201.99 = 897/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.63x = 2,201.99 × 897
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.63x = 1,975,180.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,180.55/1,595.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.87

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