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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,627.14, 2,439.63 and 897.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,627.14, 2,439.63 and 897.06 is: 1,344.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,627.14 : 2,439.63 = 897.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,627.14/2,439.63 = 897.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,627.14x = 2,439.63 × 897.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,627.14x = 2,188,494.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,494.49/1,627.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.99

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