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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,370.03, 1,889.70 and 898.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,370.03, 1,889.70 and 898.25 is: 1,238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,370.03 : 1,889.70 = 898.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,370.03/1,889.70 = 898.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,370.03x = 1,889.70 × 898.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,370.03x = 1,697,423.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697,423.03/1,370.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.97

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