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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.03, 1,805.49 and 899.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.03, 1,805.49 and 899.25 is: 1,346.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.03 : 1,805.49 = 899.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.03/1,805.49 = 899.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.03x = 1,805.49 × 899.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.03x = 1,623,586.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,623,586.88/1,206.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.22

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