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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.33, 2,215.36 and 897.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.33, 2,215.36 and 897.21 is: 1,238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.33 : 2,215.36 = 897.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.33/2,215.36 = 897.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.33x = 2,215.36 × 897.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.33x = 1,987,644.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,644.27/1,605.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.15

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