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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.76, 1,842.24 and 899.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.76, 1,842.24 and 899.02 is: 1,348.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.76 : 1,842.24 = 899.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.76/1,842.24 = 899.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.76x = 1,842.24 × 899.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.76x = 1,656,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,221.46/1,227.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.98

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