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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.66, 1,343.85 and 837.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.66, 1,343.85 and 837.84 is: 1,250.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.66 : 1,343.85 = 837.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.66/1,343.85 = 837.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.66x = 1,343.85 × 837.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.66x = 1,125,931.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,931.28/900.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.12

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