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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,629.51, 2,444.94 and 899.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,629.51, 2,444.94 and 899.04 is: 1,348.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,629.51 : 2,444.94 = 899.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,629.51/2,444.94 = 899.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,629.51x = 2,444.94 × 899.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,629.51x = 2,198,098.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,198,098.86/1,629.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.93

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