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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 900.69, 1,359.05 and 900.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 900.69, 1,359.05 and 900.69 is: 1,359.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    900.69 : 1,359.05 = 900.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    900.69/1,359.05 = 900.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    900.69x = 1,359.05 × 900.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    900.69x = 1,224,078.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,078.24/900.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,359.05

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