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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,135.75, 1,566.12 and 899.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,135.75, 1,566.12 and 899.31 is: 1,240.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,135.75 : 1,566.12 = 899.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,135.75/1,566.12 = 899.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,135.75x = 1,566.12 × 899.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,135.75x = 1,408,427.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,408,427.38/1,135.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.09

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