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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,615.39, 2,229.16 and 897.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,615.39, 2,229.16 and 897.53 is: 1,238.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,615.39 : 2,229.16 = 897.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,615.39/2,229.16 = 897.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,615.39x = 2,229.16 × 897.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,615.39x = 2,000,737.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,000,737.97/1,615.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.55

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