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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,645.08, 2,270.12 and 899

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,645.08, 2,270.12 and 899 is: 1,240.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,645.08 : 2,270.12 = 899 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,645.08/2,270.12 = 899/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,645.08x = 2,270.12 × 899
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,645.08x = 2,040,837.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,040,837.88/1,645.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,240.57

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