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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.03, 1,350.18 and 510.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.03, 1,350.18 and 510.15 is: 765.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.03 : 1,350.18 = 510.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.03/1,350.18 = 510.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.03x = 1,350.18 × 510.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.03x = 688,794.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,794.33/900.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765.30

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