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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.06, 1,314.74 and 900.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.06, 1,314.74 and 900.29 is: 1,243.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.06 : 1,314.74 = 900.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.06/1,314.74 = 900.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.06x = 1,314.74 × 900.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.06x = 1,183,647.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,647.27/952.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.25

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