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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.51, 1,893.21 and 900.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.51, 1,893.21 and 900.44 is: 1,242.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.51 : 1,893.21 = 900.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.51/1,893.21 = 900.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.51x = 1,893.21 × 900.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.51x = 1,704,712.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,712.55/1,372.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.04

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