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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.03, 1,342.15 and 891.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.03, 1,342.15 and 891.82 is: 1,329.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.03 : 1,342.15 = 891.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.03/1,342.15 = 891.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.03x = 1,342.15 × 891.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.03x = 1,196,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,956.21/900.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,329.91

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