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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.32, 2,215.35 and 897.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.32, 2,215.35 and 897.28 is: 1,238.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.32 : 2,215.35 = 897.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.32/2,215.35 = 897.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.32x = 2,215.35 × 897.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.32x = 1,987,783.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,783.71/1,605.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.25

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