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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,226.76, 1,835.82 and 898.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,226.76, 1,835.82 and 898.08 is: 1,343.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,226.76 : 1,835.82 = 898.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,226.76/1,835.82 = 898.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,226.76x = 1,835.82 × 898.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,226.76x = 1,648,713.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,648,713.23/1,226.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.96

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