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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.24, 1,239.46 and 854.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.24, 1,239.46 and 854.04 is: 1,179.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.24 : 1,239.46 = 854.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.24/1,239.46 = 854.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.24x = 1,239.46 × 854.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.24x = 1,058,548.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,548.42/897.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,179.78

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