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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,424.02, 1,965.73 and 899.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,424.02, 1,965.73 and 899.95 is: 1,242.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,424.02 : 1,965.73 = 899.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,424.02/1,965.73 = 899.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,424.02x = 1,965.73 × 899.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,424.02x = 1,769,058.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,058.71/1,424.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.30

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