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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.72, 2,202.07 and 897.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.72, 2,202.07 and 897.09 is: 1,237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.72 : 2,202.07 = 897.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.72/2,202.07 = 897.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.72x = 2,202.07 × 897.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.72x = 1,975,454.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,454.98/1,595.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.97

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