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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,606.71, 2,217.06 and 898.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,606.71, 2,217.06 and 898.60 is: 1,239.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,606.71 : 2,217.06 = 898.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,606.71/2,217.06 = 898.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,606.71x = 2,217.06 × 898.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,606.71x = 1,992,250.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992,250.12/1,606.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.96

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