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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,193.36, 1,646.86 and 898.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,193.36, 1,646.86 and 898.10 is: 1,239.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,193.36 : 1,646.86 = 898.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,193.36/1,646.86 = 898.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,193.36x = 1,646.86 × 898.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,193.36x = 1,479,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,044.97/1,193.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.40

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