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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,449.14, 2,168.42 and 899.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,449.14, 2,168.42 and 899.96 is: 1,346.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,449.14 : 2,168.42 = 899.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,449.14/2,168.42 = 899.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,449.14x = 2,168.42 × 899.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,449.14x = 1,951,475.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,951,475.92/1,449.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.65

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