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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,004.60, 1,386.72 and 899.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,004.60, 1,386.72 and 899.51 is: 1,241.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,004.60 : 1,386.72 = 899.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,004.60/1,386.72 = 899.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,004.60x = 1,386.72 × 899.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,004.60x = 1,247,361.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,247,361.57/1,004.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.66

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