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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,561.95, 2,155.35 and 898.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,561.95, 2,155.35 and 898.77 is: 1,240.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,561.95 : 2,155.35 = 898.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,561.95/2,155.35 = 898.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,561.95x = 2,155.35 × 898.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,561.95x = 1,937,163.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,163.92/1,561.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.22

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