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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.05, 1,530.94 and 898.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.05, 1,530.94 and 898.81 is: 1,346.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.05 : 1,530.94 = 898.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.05/1,530.94 = 898.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.05x = 1,530.94 × 898.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.05x = 1,376,024.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,024.18/1,022.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.34

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