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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,488.90, 2,054.37 and 899.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,488.90, 2,054.37 and 899.32 is: 1,240.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,488.90 : 2,054.37 = 899.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,488.90/2,054.37 = 899.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,488.90x = 2,054.37 × 899.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,488.90x = 1,847,536.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,847,536.03/1,488.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.87

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