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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.67, 1,637.51 and 898.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.67, 1,637.51 and 898.89 is: 1,348.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.67 : 1,637.51 = 898.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.67/1,637.51 = 898.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.67x = 1,637.51 × 898.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.67x = 1,471,936.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,936.87/1,091.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.34

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