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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.48, 2,093.33 and 904.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.48, 2,093.33 and 904.23 is: 1,353.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.48 : 2,093.33 = 904.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.48/2,093.33 = 904.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.48x = 2,093.33 × 904.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.48x = 1,892,847.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,847.26/1,398.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,353.50

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