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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,337.13, 2,002.05 and 899.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,337.13, 2,002.05 and 899.08 is: 1,346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,337.13 : 2,002.05 = 899.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,337.13/2,002.05 = 899.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,337.13x = 2,002.05 × 899.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,337.13x = 1,799,998.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,998.11/1,337.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.17

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