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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,192.68, 1,646.64 and 899.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,192.68, 1,646.64 and 899.28 is: 1,241.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,192.68 : 1,646.64 = 899.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,192.68/1,646.64 = 899.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,192.68x = 1,646.64 × 899.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,192.68x = 1,480,790.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480,790.42/1,192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.57

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