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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.13, 1,645.92 and 898.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.13, 1,645.92 and 898.80 is: 1,239.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.13 : 1,645.92 = 898.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.13/1,645.92 = 898.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.13x = 1,645.92 × 898.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.13x = 1,479,352.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,352.90/1,193.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.89

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