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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,224.36, 1,832.22 and 898.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,224.36, 1,832.22 and 898.92 is: 1,345.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,224.36 : 1,832.22 = 898.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,224.36/1,832.22 = 898.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,224.36x = 1,832.22 × 898.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,224.36x = 1,647,019.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647,019.20/1,224.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,345.21

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