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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.97, 1,753.65 and 898.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.97, 1,753.65 and 898.56 is: 1,238.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.97 : 1,753.65 = 898.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.97/1,753.65 = 898.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.97x = 1,753.65 × 898.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.97x = 1,575,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,575,759.74/1,271.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.83

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