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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.61, 1,711.74 and 898.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.61, 1,711.74 and 898.04 is: 1,350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.61 : 1,711.74 = 898.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.61/1,711.74 = 898.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.61x = 1,711.74 × 898.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.61x = 1,537,210.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,210.99/1,138.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.08

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