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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.14, 2,042.03 and 899.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.14, 2,042.03 and 899.51 is: 1,347.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.14 : 2,042.03 = 899.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.14/2,042.03 = 899.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.14x = 2,042.03 × 899.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.14x = 1,836,826.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,836,826.41/1,363.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.50

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