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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,195.12, 1,649.44 and 899.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,195.12, 1,649.44 and 899.92 is: 1,242.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,195.12 : 1,649.44 = 899.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,195.12/1,649.44 = 899.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,195.12x = 1,649.44 × 899.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,195.12x = 1,484,364.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484,364.04/1,195.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.02

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