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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.40, 1,754.55 and 899.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.40, 1,754.55 and 899.03 is: 1,240.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.40 : 1,754.55 = 899.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.40/1,754.55 = 899.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.40x = 1,754.55 × 899.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.40x = 1,577,393.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,577,393.09/1,271.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.67

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