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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,206.90, 1,811.16 and 899.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,206.90, 1,811.16 and 899.10 is: 1,349.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,206.90 : 1,811.16 = 899.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,206.90/1,811.16 = 899.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,206.90x = 1,811.16 × 899.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,206.90x = 1,628,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,413.96/1,206.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.25

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