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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,347.51, 1,859.64 and 898.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,347.51, 1,859.64 and 898.61 is: 1,240.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,347.51 : 1,859.64 = 898.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,347.51/1,859.64 = 898.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,347.51x = 1,859.64 × 898.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,347.51x = 1,671,081.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,081.80/1,347.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.13

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