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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,270.90, 1,753.86 and 898.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,270.90, 1,753.86 and 898.53 is: 1,239.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,270.90 : 1,753.86 = 898.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,270.90/1,753.86 = 898.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,270.90x = 1,753.86 × 898.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,270.90x = 1,575,895.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,895.83/1,270.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.98

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