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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,027.92, 1,543.80 and 898.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,027.92, 1,543.80 and 898.32 is: 1,349.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,027.92 : 1,543.80 = 898.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,027.92/1,543.80 = 898.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,027.92x = 1,543.80 × 898.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,027.92x = 1,386,826.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,386,826.42/1,027.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.16

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