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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.19, 1,349.91 and 283.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.19, 1,349.91 and 283.69 is: 425.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.19 : 1,349.91 = 283.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.19/1,349.91 = 283.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.19x = 1,349.91 × 283.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.19x = 382,955.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,955.97/900.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.42

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