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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484, 2,223.04 and 899.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484, 2,223.04 and 899.20 is: 1,347.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484 : 2,223.04 = 899.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484/2,223.04 = 899.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484x = 2,223.04 × 899.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484x = 1,998,957.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,998,957.57/1,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.01

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