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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,548.56, 2,322.72 and 898.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,548.56, 2,322.72 and 898.88 is: 1,348.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,548.56 : 2,322.72 = 898.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,548.56/2,322.72 = 898.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,548.56x = 2,322.72 × 898.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,548.56x = 2,087,846.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,087,846.55/1,548.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.25

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