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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,348.13, 1,860.49 and 899.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,348.13, 1,860.49 and 899.22 is: 1,240.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,348.13 : 1,860.49 = 899.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,348.13/1,860.49 = 899.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,348.13x = 1,860.49 × 899.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,348.13x = 1,672,989.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,989.82/1,348.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.97

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