Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,074.94, 1,612 and 900.79
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 1,074.94, 1,612 and 900.79 is: 1,350.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
1,074.94 : 1,612 = 900.79 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
1,074.94/1,612 = 900.79/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
1,074.94x = 1,612 × 900.79 - Step 4: Simplify right side
1,074.94x = 1,452,073.48 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,452,073.48/1,074.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,350.84
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