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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.16, 1,612.08 and 901.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.16, 1,612.08 and 901.20 is: 1,349.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.16 : 1,612.08 = 901.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.16/1,612.08 = 901.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.16x = 1,612.08 × 901.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.16x = 1,452,806.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,806.50/1,076.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.99

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