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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.56, 1,996.86 and 898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.56, 1,996.86 and 898.60 is: 1,347.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.56 : 1,996.86 = 898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.56/1,996.86 = 898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.56x = 1,996.86 × 898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.56x = 1,794,378.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,378.40/1,331.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.58

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