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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 899.50, 1,341.47 and 837.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 899.50, 1,341.47 and 837.94 is: 1,249.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    899.50 : 1,341.47 = 837.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    899.50/1,341.47 = 837.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    899.50x = 1,341.47 × 837.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    899.50x = 1,124,071.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124,071.37/899.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.66

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