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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.80, 1,966.14 and 900

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.80, 1,966.14 and 900 is: 1,242.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.80 : 1,966.14 = 900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.80/1,966.14 = 900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.80x = 1,966.14 × 900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.80x = 1,769,526
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,526/1,423.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.82

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