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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.26, 1,805.94 and 899.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.26, 1,805.94 and 899.54 is: 1,346.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.26 : 1,805.94 = 899.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.26/1,805.94 = 899.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.26x = 1,805.94 × 899.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.26x = 1,624,515.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624,515.27/1,206.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.74

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