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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,594.13, 2,386.90 and 899.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,594.13, 2,386.90 and 899.75 is: 1,347.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,594.13 : 2,386.90 = 899.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,594.13/2,386.90 = 899.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,594.13x = 2,386.90 × 899.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,594.13x = 2,147,620.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147,620.37/1,594.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,347.21

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