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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.54, 1,408.73 and 899.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 945.54, 1,408.73 and 899.07 is: 1,339.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    945.54 : 1,408.73 = 899.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    945.54/1,408.73 = 899.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    945.54x = 1,408.73 × 899.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    945.54x = 1,266,537.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,266,537.10/945.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,339.49

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