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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.18, 1,898.13 and 898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.18, 1,898.13 and 898.88 is: 1,348.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.18 : 1,898.13 = 898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.18/1,898.13 = 898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.18x = 1,898.13 × 898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.18x = 1,706,191.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,706,191.09/1,265.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.58

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