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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141, 1,708.44 and 898

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141, 1,708.44 and 898 is: 1,344.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141 : 1,708.44 = 898 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141/1,708.44 = 898/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141x = 1,708.44 × 898
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141x = 1,534,179.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,179.12/1,141
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.59

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