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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,209.06, 1,811.76 and 899.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,209.06, 1,811.76 and 899.46 is: 1,347.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,209.06 : 1,811.76 = 899.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,209.06/1,811.76 = 899.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,209.06x = 1,811.76 × 899.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,209.06x = 1,629,605.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,605.65/1,209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.83

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