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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,626.94, 2,441.63 and 897.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,626.94, 2,441.63 and 897.13 is: 1,346.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,626.94 : 2,441.63 = 897.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,626.94/2,441.63 = 897.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,626.94x = 2,441.63 × 897.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,626.94x = 2,190,459.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,190,459.52/1,626.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.37

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