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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.60, 2,215.63 and 897.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.60, 2,215.63 and 897.44 is: 1,238.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.60 : 2,215.63 = 897.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.60/2,215.63 = 897.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.60x = 2,215.63 × 897.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.60x = 1,988,381.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,988,381.67/1,605.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.40

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