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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.66, 1,725.62 and 898.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.66, 1,725.62 and 898.10 is: 1,238.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.66 : 1,725.62 = 898.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.66/1,725.62 = 898.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.66x = 1,725.62 × 898.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.66x = 1,549,766.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,766.20/1,251.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.17

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