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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.55, 2,056.20 and 899.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.55, 2,056.20 and 899.94 is: 1,242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.55 : 2,056.20 = 899.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.55/2,056.20 = 899.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.55x = 2,056.20 × 899.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.55x = 1,850,456.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,456.63/1,489.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.29

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