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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 976.28, 1,455.84 and 900.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 976.28, 1,455.84 and 900.54 is: 1,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    976.28 : 1,455.84 = 900.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    976.28/1,455.84 = 900.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    976.28x = 1,455.84 × 900.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    976.28x = 1,311,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,311,042.15/976.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,342.90

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