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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,871.67, 2,807.53 and 897.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,871.67, 2,807.53 and 897.56 is: 1,346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,871.67 : 2,807.53 = 897.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,871.67/2,807.53 = 897.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,871.67x = 2,807.53 × 897.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,871.67x = 2,519,910.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,519,910.35/1,871.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.34

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