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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.68, 2,055.92 and 900.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.68, 2,055.92 and 900.24 is: 1,242.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.68 : 2,055.92 = 900.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.68/2,055.92 = 900.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.68x = 2,055.92 × 900.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.68x = 1,850,821.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,850,821.42/1,489.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.43

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