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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,095.26, 1,639.10 and 897.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,095.26, 1,639.10 and 897.98 is: 1,343.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,095.26 : 1,639.10 = 897.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,095.26/1,639.10 = 897.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,095.26x = 1,639.10 × 897.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,095.26x = 1,471,879.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471,879.02/1,095.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.86

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