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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.10, 1,932.45 and 899.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.10, 1,932.45 and 899.10 is: 1,347.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.10 : 1,932.45 = 899.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.10/1,932.45 = 899.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.10x = 1,932.45 × 899.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.10x = 1,737,465.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,465.80/1,289.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.81

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