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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 901.15, 1,343.69 and 899.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 901.15, 1,343.69 and 899.43 is: 1,341.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    901.15 : 1,343.69 = 899.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    901.15/1,343.69 = 899.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    901.15x = 1,343.69 × 899.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    901.15x = 1,208,555.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208,555.10/901.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,341.13

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