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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,067.13, 1,472.31 and 899.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,067.13, 1,472.31 and 899.19 is: 1,240.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,067.13 : 1,472.31 = 899.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,067.13/1,472.31 = 899.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,067.13x = 1,472.31 × 899.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,067.13x = 1,323,886.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323,886.43/1,067.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.60

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