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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,398.68, 2,098.38 and 1,205.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,398.68, 2,098.38 and 1,205.45 is: 1,808.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,398.68 : 2,098.38 = 1,205.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,398.68/2,098.38 = 1,205.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,398.68x = 2,098.38 × 1,205.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,398.68x = 2,529,492.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529,492.17/1,398.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,808.49

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