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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.36, 1,694.76 and 900.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.36, 1,694.76 and 900.60 is: 1,349.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.36 : 1,694.76 = 900.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.36/1,694.76 = 900.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.36x = 1,694.76 × 900.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.36x = 1,526,300.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,526,300.86/1,131.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.09

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