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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.89, 2,043.07 and 900.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.89, 2,043.07 and 900.52 is: 1,348.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.89 : 2,043.07 = 900.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.89/2,043.07 = 900.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.89x = 2,043.07 × 900.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.89x = 1,839,825.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,825.40/1,363.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.95

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