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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.88, 2,201.82 and 897.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.88, 2,201.82 and 897.24 is: 1,237.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.88 : 2,201.82 = 897.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.88/2,201.82 = 897.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.88x = 2,201.82 × 897.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.88x = 1,975,560.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,975,560.98/1,595.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.91

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