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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,486.88, 2,224.80 and 899.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,486.88, 2,224.80 and 899.68 is: 1,346.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,486.88 : 2,224.80 = 899.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,486.88/2,224.80 = 899.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,486.88x = 2,224.80 × 899.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,486.88x = 2,001,608.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001,608.06/1,486.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.18

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