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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,763.97, 2,644.34 and 897.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,763.97, 2,644.34 and 897.27 is: 1,345.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,763.97 : 2,644.34 = 897.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,763.97/2,644.34 = 897.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,763.97x = 2,644.34 × 897.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,763.97x = 2,372,682.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372,682.47/1,763.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.08

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