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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.92, 1,924.79 and 898.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.92, 1,924.79 and 898.23 is: 1,239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.92 : 1,924.79 = 898.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.92/1,924.79 = 898.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.92x = 1,924.79 × 898.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.92x = 1,728,899.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,899.63/1,394.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.43

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