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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.18, 1,899.63 and 899.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.18, 1,899.63 and 899.88 is: 1,350.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.18 : 1,899.63 = 899.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.18/1,899.63 = 899.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.18x = 1,899.63 × 899.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.18x = 1,709,439.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,439.04/1,266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.08

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