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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.96, 1,964.33 and 899.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.96, 1,964.33 and 899.16 is: 1,348.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.96 : 1,964.33 = 899.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.96/1,964.33 = 899.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.96x = 1,964.33 × 899.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.96x = 1,766,246.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,246.96/1,309.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.32

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