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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.45, 2,215.49 and 897.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.45, 2,215.49 and 897.31 is: 1,238.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.45 : 2,215.49 = 897.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.45/2,215.49 = 897.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.45x = 2,215.49 × 897.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.45x = 1,987,970.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,987,970.25/1,605.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.27

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