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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.77, 1,882.96 and 898.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.77, 1,882.96 and 898.93 is: 1,240.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.77 : 1,882.96 = 898.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.77/1,882.96 = 898.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.77x = 1,882.96 × 898.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.77x = 1,692,649.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,649.23/1,364.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.25

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