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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.66, 1,889.52 and 898.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.66, 1,889.52 and 898.06 is: 1,238.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.66 : 1,889.52 = 898.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.66/1,889.52 = 898.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.66x = 1,889.52 × 898.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.66x = 1,696,902.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,696,902.33/1,369.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.92

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