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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,082.92, 1,617.95 and 898.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,082.92, 1,617.95 and 898.24 is: 1,342.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,082.92 : 1,617.95 = 898.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,082.92/1,617.95 = 898.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,082.92x = 1,617.95 × 898.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,082.92x = 1,453,307.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,307.41/1,082.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.03

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