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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,189.88, 1,785.41 and 899.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,189.88, 1,785.41 and 899.16 is: 1,349.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,189.88 : 1,785.41 = 899.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,189.88/1,785.41 = 899.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,189.88x = 1,785.41 × 899.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,189.88x = 1,605,366.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,366.46/1,189.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.18

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