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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,190.51, 1,786.55 and 898.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,190.51, 1,786.55 and 898.22 is: 1,347.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,190.51 : 1,786.55 = 898.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,190.51/1,786.55 = 898.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,190.51x = 1,786.55 × 898.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,190.51x = 1,604,701.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604,701.52/1,190.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.92

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