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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.63, 1,924.63 and 898.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.63, 1,924.63 and 898.41 is: 1,238.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.63 : 1,924.63 = 898.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.63/1,924.63 = 898.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.63x = 1,924.63 × 898.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.63x = 1,729,106.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,106.84/1,395.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.94

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