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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,006.75, 1,503.24 and 901.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,006.75, 1,503.24 and 901.96 is: 1,346.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,006.75 : 1,503.24 = 901.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,006.75/1,503.24 = 901.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,006.75x = 1,503.24 × 901.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,006.75x = 1,355,862.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,355,862.35/1,006.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,346.77

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