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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.10, 1,695.99 and 899.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.10, 1,695.99 and 899.30 is: 1,348.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.10 : 1,695.99 = 899.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.10/1,695.99 = 899.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.10x = 1,695.99 × 899.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.10x = 1,525,203.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,203.81/1,131.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.43

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