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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.21, 2,228.90 and 897.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.21, 2,228.90 and 897.35 is: 1,238.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.21 : 2,228.90 = 897.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.21/2,228.90 = 897.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.21x = 2,228.90 × 897.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.21x = 2,000,103.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,103.42/1,615.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.29

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