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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.84, 1,788.98 and 898.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.84, 1,788.98 and 898.08 is: 1,239.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.84 : 1,788.98 = 898.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.84/1,788.98 = 898.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.84x = 1,788.98 × 898.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.84x = 1,606,647.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,647.16/1,295.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.85

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