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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 923.42, 1,383.51 and 900.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 923.42, 1,383.51 and 900.74 is: 1,349.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    923.42 : 1,383.51 = 900.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    923.42/1,383.51 = 900.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    923.42x = 1,383.51 × 900.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    923.42x = 1,246,182.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246,182.80/923.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.53

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