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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.22, 1,851.40 and 898.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.22, 1,851.40 and 898.96 is: 1,240.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.22 : 1,851.40 = 898.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.22/1,851.40 = 898.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.22x = 1,851.40 × 898.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.22x = 1,664,334.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,334.54/1,341.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.91

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