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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.04, 1,238.60 and 833.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.04, 1,238.60 and 833.08 is: 1,146.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.04 : 1,238.60 = 833.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.04/1,238.60 = 833.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.04x = 1,238.60 × 833.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.04x = 1,031,852.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,031,852.89/900.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.45

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