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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.38, 1,892.98 and 900.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.38, 1,892.98 and 900.71 is: 1,242.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.38 : 1,892.98 = 900.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.38/1,892.98 = 900.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.38x = 1,892.98 × 900.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.38x = 1,705,026.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,026.02/1,372.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.39

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