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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.79, 2,201.99 and 897.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.79, 2,201.99 and 897.17 is: 1,237.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.79 : 2,201.99 = 897.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.79/2,201.99 = 897.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.79x = 2,201.99 × 897.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.79x = 1,975,543.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,543.87/1,595.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.97

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