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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,898.36, 2,849.40 and 1,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,898.36, 2,849.40 and 1,280 is: 1,921.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,898.36 : 2,849.40 = 1,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,898.36/2,849.40 = 1,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,898.36x = 2,849.40 × 1,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,898.36x = 3,647,232
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,647,232/1,898.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,921.25

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