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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.90, 1,336.79 and 900.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.90, 1,336.79 and 900.01 is: 1,235.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.90 : 1,336.79 = 900.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.90/1,336.79 = 900.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.90x = 1,336.79 × 900.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.90x = 1,203,124.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,203,124.37/973.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,235.37

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