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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.90, 1,864.69 and 899.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.90, 1,864.69 and 899.60 is: 1,344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.90 : 1,864.69 = 899.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.90/1,864.69 = 899.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.90x = 1,864.69 × 899.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.90x = 1,677,475.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,677,475.12/1,247.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,344.24

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