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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.25, 1,895.13 and 899.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.25, 1,895.13 and 899.10 is: 1,349.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.25 : 1,895.13 = 899.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.25/1,895.13 = 899.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.25x = 1,895.13 × 899.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.25x = 1,703,911.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,703,911.38/1,262.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.90

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