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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.46, 1,787.99 and 898.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.46, 1,787.99 and 898.20 is: 1,239.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.46 : 1,787.99 = 898.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.46/1,787.99 = 898.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.46x = 1,787.99 × 898.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.46x = 1,605,968.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,968.13/1,295.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.69

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