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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.26, 1,704.76 and 899.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.26, 1,704.76 and 899.27 is: 1,241.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.26 : 1,704.76 = 899.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.26/1,704.76 = 899.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.26x = 1,704.76 × 899.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.26x = 1,533,040.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,040.01/1,235.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.07

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