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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.29, 1,409.85 and 899.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.29, 1,409.85 and 899.82 is: 1,340.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.29 : 1,409.85 = 899.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.29/1,409.85 = 899.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.29x = 1,409.85 × 899.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.29x = 1,268,611.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,268,611.23/946.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,340.62

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