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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,425.16, 1,965.90 and 900.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,425.16, 1,965.90 and 900.28 is: 1,241.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,425.16 : 1,965.90 = 900.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,425.16/1,965.90 = 900.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,425.16x = 1,965.90 × 900.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,425.16x = 1,769,860.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,769,860.45/1,425.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.87

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