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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.54, 1,883.25 and 899.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.54, 1,883.25 and 899.70 is: 1,240.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.54 : 1,883.25 = 899.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.54/1,883.25 = 899.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.54x = 1,883.25 × 899.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.54x = 1,694,360.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,360.03/1,365.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.80

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