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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,028.43, 1,535.04 and 899.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,028.43, 1,535.04 and 899.19 is: 1,342.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,028.43 : 1,535.04 = 899.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,028.43/1,535.04 = 899.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,028.43x = 1,535.04 × 899.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,028.43x = 1,380,292.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,380,292.62/1,028.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.14

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