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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.11, 1,350.14 and 283.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.11, 1,350.14 and 283.82 is: 425.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.11 : 1,350.14 = 283.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.11/1,350.14 = 283.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.11x = 1,350.14 × 283.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.11x = 383,188.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,188.57/900.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.71

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