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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.60, 1,350.90 and 746.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.60, 1,350.90 and 746.70 is: 1,120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.60 : 1,350.90 = 746.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.60/1,350.90 = 746.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.60x = 1,350.90 × 746.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.60x = 1,008,717.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,717.03/900.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.05

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