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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.61, 1,882.13 and 899.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.61, 1,882.13 and 899.49 is: 1,240.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.61 : 1,882.13 = 899.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.61/1,882.13 = 899.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.61x = 1,882.13 × 899.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.61x = 1,692,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,952.62/1,364.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.61

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