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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.33, 1,543.67 and 900.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.33, 1,543.67 and 900.80 is: 1,238.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.33 : 1,543.67 = 900.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.33/1,543.67 = 900.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.33x = 1,543.67 × 900.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.33x = 1,390,530.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,390,530.22/1,122.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,238.97

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