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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.15, 1,348.74 and 866.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.15, 1,348.74 and 866.43 is: 1,298.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.15 : 1,348.74 = 866.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.15/1,348.74 = 866.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.15x = 1,348.74 × 866.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.15x = 1,168,588.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,588.80/900.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.22

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