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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,272.03, 1,755.42 and 899.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,272.03, 1,755.42 and 899.65 is: 1,241.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,272.03 : 1,755.42 = 899.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,272.03/1,755.42 = 899.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,272.03x = 1,755.42 × 899.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,272.03x = 1,579,263.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,263.60/1,272.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.53

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