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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,381.99, 2,073.06 and 898.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,381.99, 2,073.06 and 898.11 is: 1,347.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,381.99 : 2,073.06 = 898.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,381.99/2,073.06 = 898.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,381.99x = 2,073.06 × 898.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,381.99x = 1,861,837.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,861,837.96/1,381.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.22

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