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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.04, 1,785.11 and 900.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.04, 1,785.11 and 900.81 is: 1,244.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.04 : 1,785.11 = 900.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.04/1,785.11 = 900.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.04x = 1,785.11 × 900.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.04x = 1,608,040.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,040.44/1,292.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.57

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