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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.60, 1,350.90 and 792.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.60, 1,350.90 and 792.60 is: 1,188.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.60 : 1,350.90 = 792.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.60/1,350.90 = 792.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.60x = 1,350.90 × 792.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.60x = 1,070,723.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,723.34/900.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.90

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