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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,207.83, 1,812.35 and 900.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,207.83, 1,812.35 and 900.30 is: 1,350.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,207.83 : 1,812.35 = 900.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,207.83/1,812.35 = 900.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,207.83x = 1,812.35 × 900.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,207.83x = 1,631,653.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,653.05/1,207.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.90

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