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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.83, 1,968.15 and 900.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.83, 1,968.15 and 900.96 is: 1,350.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.83 : 1,968.15 = 900.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.83/1,968.15 = 900.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.83x = 1,968.15 × 900.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.83x = 1,773,224.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,224.42/1,312.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.69

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