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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,268.63, 1,903.33 and 899.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,268.63, 1,903.33 and 899.15 is: 1,349.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,268.63 : 1,903.33 = 899.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,268.63/1,903.33 = 899.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,268.63x = 1,903.33 × 899.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,268.63x = 1,711,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,381.48/1,268.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.00

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