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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.38, 1,924.28 and 898.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.38, 1,924.28 and 898.16 is: 1,238.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.38 : 1,924.28 = 898.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.38/1,924.28 = 898.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.38x = 1,924.28 × 898.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.38x = 1,728,311.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,311.32/1,395.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.60

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