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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,431.26, 1,974.44 and 900.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,431.26, 1,974.44 and 900.80 is: 1,242.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,431.26 : 1,974.44 = 900.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,431.26/1,974.44 = 900.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,431.26x = 1,974.44 × 900.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,431.26x = 1,778,561.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,561.18/1,431.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.66

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