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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.79, 2,054.96 and 899.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.79, 2,054.96 and 899.37 is: 1,241.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.79 : 2,054.96 = 899.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.79/2,054.96 = 899.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.79x = 2,054.96 × 899.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.79x = 1,848,169.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,848,169.38/1,488.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.39

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