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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.67, 1,964.96 and 898.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.67, 1,964.96 and 898.55 is: 1,347.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.67 : 1,964.96 = 898.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.67/1,964.96 = 898.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.67x = 1,964.96 × 898.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.67x = 1,765,607.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,765,607.23/1,310.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.10

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