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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,592.01, 2,389.37 and 899.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,592.01, 2,389.37 and 899.46 is: 1,349.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,592.01 : 2,389.37 = 899.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,592.01/2,389.37 = 899.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,592.01x = 2,389.37 × 899.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,592.01x = 2,149,138.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,149,138.24/1,592.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.95

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