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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.66, 1,925.74 and 898.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.66, 1,925.74 and 898.18 is: 1,239.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.66 : 1,925.74 = 898.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.66/1,925.74 = 898.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.66x = 1,925.74 × 898.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.66x = 1,729,661.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,729,661.15/1,395.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.31

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