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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.40, 2,004.54 and 898.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.40, 2,004.54 and 898.20 is: 1,346.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.40 : 2,004.54 = 898.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.40/2,004.54 = 898.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.40x = 2,004.54 × 898.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.40x = 1,800,477.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,477.83/1,337.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.25

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