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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,605.94, 2,216.09 and 897.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,605.94, 2,216.09 and 897.93 is: 1,239.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,605.94 : 2,216.09 = 897.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,605.94/2,216.09 = 897.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,605.94x = 2,216.09 × 897.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,605.94x = 1,989,895.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,989,895.94/1,605.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.09

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