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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,467.39, 2,024.90 and 899.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,467.39, 2,024.90 and 899.58 is: 1,241.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,467.39 : 2,024.90 = 899.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,467.39/2,024.90 = 899.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,467.39x = 2,024.90 × 899.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,467.39x = 1,821,554.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,821,554.20/1,467.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.36

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