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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.75, 1,788.32 and 898.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.75, 1,788.32 and 898.04 is: 1,239.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.75 : 1,788.32 = 898.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.75/1,788.32 = 898.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.75x = 1,788.32 × 898.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.75x = 1,605,976.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,976.20/1,295.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.42

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