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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.28, 1,348.48 and 752.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.28, 1,348.48 and 752.29 is: 1,126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.28 : 1,348.48 = 752.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.28/1,348.48 = 752.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.28x = 1,348.48 × 752.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.28x = 1,014,448.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,448.02/900.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.81

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