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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.10, 1,350.07 and 283.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.10, 1,350.07 and 283.80 is: 425.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.10 : 1,350.07 = 283.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.10/1,350.07 = 283.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.10x = 1,350.07 × 283.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.10x = 383,149.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,149.87/900.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.67

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