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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,423.88, 1,965.12 and 900.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,423.88, 1,965.12 and 900.60 is: 1,242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,423.88 : 1,965.12 = 900.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,423.88/1,965.12 = 900.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,423.88x = 1,965.12 × 900.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,423.88x = 1,769,787.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,787.07/1,423.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.93

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