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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,396.03, 1,925.50 and 899.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,396.03, 1,925.50 and 899.17 is: 1,240.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,396.03 : 1,925.50 = 899.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,396.03/1,925.50 = 899.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,396.03x = 1,925.50 × 899.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,396.03x = 1,731,351.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,731,351.84/1,396.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.20

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