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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.84, 1,720.98 and 898.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.84, 1,720.98 and 898.92 is: 1,238.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.84 : 1,720.98 = 898.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.84/1,720.98 = 898.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.84x = 1,720.98 × 898.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.84x = 1,547,023.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,547,023.34/1,248.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.77

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