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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.48, 1,348.08 and 842.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.48, 1,348.08 and 842.76 is: 1,261.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.48 : 1,348.08 = 842.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.48/1,348.08 = 842.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.48x = 1,348.08 × 842.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.48x = 1,136,107.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,136,107.90/900.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,261.67

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