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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.34, 1,389.56 and 899.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.34, 1,389.56 and 899.34 is: 1,234.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.34 : 1,389.56 = 899.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.34/1,389.56 = 899.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.34x = 1,389.56 × 899.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.34x = 1,249,686.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249,686.89/1,012.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,234.45

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