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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.58, 1,754.10 and 898.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.58, 1,754.10 and 898.58 is: 1,239.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.58 : 1,754.10 = 898.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.58/1,754.10 = 898.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.58x = 1,754.10 × 898.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.58x = 1,576,190.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,576,190.41/1,271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.55

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