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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,395.84, 1,926.52 and 899.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,395.84, 1,926.52 and 899.08 is: 1,240.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,395.84 : 1,926.52 = 899.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,395.84/1,926.52 = 899.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,395.84x = 1,926.52 × 899.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,395.84x = 1,732,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,095.60/1,395.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.90

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