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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.14, 1,780.14 and 898.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.14, 1,780.14 and 898.48 is: 1,237.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.14 : 1,780.14 = 898.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.14/1,780.14 = 898.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.14x = 1,780.14 × 898.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.14x = 1,599,420.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,420.19/1,292.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.81

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