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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.85, 1,934.74 and 898.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.85, 1,934.74 and 898.75 is: 1,348.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.85 : 1,934.74 = 898.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.85/1,934.74 = 898.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.85x = 1,934.74 × 898.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.85x = 1,738,847.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,847.58/1,289.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.10

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