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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 898.53, 1,347.81 and 854.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 898.53, 1,347.81 and 854.34 is: 1,281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    898.53 : 1,347.81 = 854.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    898.53/1,347.81 = 854.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    898.53x = 1,347.81 × 854.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    898.53x = 1,151,488.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,488.00/898.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,281.52

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