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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.64, 1,541.61 and 898.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.64, 1,541.61 and 898.30 is: 1,346.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.64 : 1,541.61 = 898.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.64/1,541.61 = 898.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.64x = 1,541.61 × 898.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.64x = 1,384,828.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,384,828.26/1,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.27

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