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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 926.06, 1,286.27 and 900.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 926.06, 1,286.27 and 900.14 is: 1,250.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    926.06 : 1,286.27 = 900.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    926.06/1,286.27 = 900.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    926.06x = 1,286.27 × 900.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    926.06x = 1,157,812.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,812.15/926.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.26

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