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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,099.88, 1,642.24 and 894.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,099.88, 1,642.24 and 894.83 is: 1,336.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,099.88 : 1,642.24 = 894.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,099.88/1,642.24 = 894.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,099.88x = 1,642.24 × 894.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,099.88x = 1,469,521.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,521.15/1,099.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,336.08

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