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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,194.08, 1,647.90 and 898.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,194.08, 1,647.90 and 898.82 is: 1,240.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,194.08 : 1,647.90 = 898.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,194.08/1,647.90 = 898.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,194.08x = 1,647.90 × 898.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,194.08x = 1,481,165.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,165.48/1,194.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.42

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