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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.39, 1,626.09 and 898.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.39, 1,626.09 and 898.80 is: 1,240.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.39 : 1,626.09 = 898.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.39/1,626.09 = 898.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.39x = 1,626.09 × 898.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.39x = 1,461,529.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,529.69/1,178.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.28

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