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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.05, 1,869.14 and 898.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.05, 1,869.14 and 898.43 is: 1,347.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.05 : 1,869.14 = 898.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.05/1,869.14 = 898.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.05x = 1,869.14 × 898.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.05x = 1,679,284.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,284.35/1,246.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.69

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