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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.70, 1,870.05 and 899.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.70, 1,870.05 and 899.30 is: 1,348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.70 : 1,870.05 = 899.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.70/1,870.05 = 899.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.70x = 1,870.05 × 899.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.70x = 1,681,735.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,735.97/1,246.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.95

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