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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.39, 1,542.36 and 899.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.39, 1,542.36 and 899.85 is: 1,237.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.39 : 1,542.36 = 899.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.39/1,542.36 = 899.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.39x = 1,542.36 × 899.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.39x = 1,387,892.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,387,892.65/1,121.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,237.66

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