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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.90, 2,216.26 and 897.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.90, 2,216.26 and 897.88 is: 1,239.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.90 : 2,216.26 = 897.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.90/2,216.26 = 897.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.90x = 2,216.26 × 897.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.90x = 1,989,935.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,935.53/1,605.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.14

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