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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,421.94, 2,129.34 and 900.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,421.94, 2,129.34 and 900.36 is: 1,348.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,421.94 : 2,129.34 = 900.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,421.94/2,129.34 = 900.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,421.94x = 2,129.34 × 900.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,421.94x = 1,917,172.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,917,172.56/1,421.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.28

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