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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.21, 1,501.59 and 900.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.21, 1,501.59 and 900.76 is: 1,349.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.21 : 1,501.59 = 900.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.21/1,501.59 = 900.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.21x = 1,501.59 × 900.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.21x = 1,352,572.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,572.21/1,002.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.59

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