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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 946.26, 1,302.72 and 900.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 946.26, 1,302.72 and 900.06 is: 1,239.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    946.26 : 1,302.72 = 900.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    946.26/1,302.72 = 900.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    946.26x = 1,302.72 × 900.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    946.26x = 1,172,526.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,526.16/946.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.12

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