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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,146.04, 1,711.30 and 899.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,146.04, 1,711.30 and 899.80 is: 1,343.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,146.04 : 1,711.30 = 899.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,146.04/1,711.30 = 899.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,146.04x = 1,711.30 × 899.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,146.04x = 1,539,827.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539,827.74/1,146.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,343.61

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