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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.09, 1,809.96 and 898.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.09, 1,809.96 and 898.74 is: 1,348.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.09 : 1,809.96 = 898.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.09/1,809.96 = 898.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.09x = 1,809.96 × 898.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.09x = 1,626,683.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,683.45/1,206.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.72

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