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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,290.06, 1,931.45 and 899.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,290.06, 1,931.45 and 899.64 is: 1,346.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,290.06 : 1,931.45 = 899.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,290.06/1,931.45 = 899.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,290.06x = 1,931.45 × 899.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,290.06x = 1,737,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,737,605.18/1,290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.92

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