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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,369.31, 2,053.53 and 900.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,369.31, 2,053.53 and 900.76 is: 1,350.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,369.31 : 2,053.53 = 900.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,369.31/2,053.53 = 900.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,369.31x = 2,053.53 × 900.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,369.31x = 1,849,737.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,737.68/1,369.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.85

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