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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 897.47, 1,237.12 and 731.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 897.47, 1,237.12 and 731.40 is: 1,008.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    897.47 : 1,237.12 = 731.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    897.47/1,237.12 = 731.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    897.47x = 1,237.12 × 731.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    897.47x = 904,829.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904,829.57/897.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.20

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