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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,521.84, 2,099.84 and 900.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,521.84, 2,099.84 and 900.88 is: 1,243.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,521.84 : 2,099.84 = 900.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,521.84/2,099.84 = 900.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,521.84x = 2,099.84 × 900.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,521.84x = 1,891,703.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,891,703.86/1,521.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.04

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