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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.19, 1,964.31 and 899.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.19, 1,964.31 and 899.12 is: 1,240.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.19 : 1,964.31 = 899.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.19/1,964.31 = 899.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.19x = 1,964.31 × 899.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.19x = 1,766,150.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,150.41/1,423.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.98

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