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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,117.76, 1,677.28 and 898.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,117.76, 1,677.28 and 898.64 is: 1,348.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,117.76 : 1,677.28 = 898.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,117.76/1,677.28 = 898.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,117.76x = 1,677.28 × 898.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,117.76x = 1,507,270.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507,270.90/1,117.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.47

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