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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,628.54, 2,438.65 and 897.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,628.54, 2,438.65 and 897.31 is: 1,343.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,628.54 : 2,438.65 = 897.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,628.54/2,438.65 = 897.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,628.54x = 2,438.65 × 897.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,628.54x = 2,188,225.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,188,225.03/1,628.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.67

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