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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 914.16, 1,253.31 and 897.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 914.16, 1,253.31 and 897.78 is: 1,230.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    914.16 : 1,253.31 = 897.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    914.16/1,253.31 = 897.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    914.16x = 1,253.31 × 897.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    914.16x = 1,125,196.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,196.65/914.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.85

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