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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.08, 1,897.00 and 899.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.08, 1,897.00 and 899.05 is: 1,347.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.08 : 1,897.00 = 899.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.08/1,897.00 = 899.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.08x = 1,897.00 × 899.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.08x = 1,705,493.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,493.35/1,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.07

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