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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.10, 1,737.68 and 899.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.10, 1,737.68 and 899.78 is: 1,241.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.10 : 1,737.68 = 899.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.10/1,737.68 = 899.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.10x = 1,737.68 × 899.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.10x = 1,563,516.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563,516.52/1,259.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.77

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