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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.08, 1,624.66 and 901.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.08, 1,624.66 and 901.75 is: 1,352.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.08 : 1,624.66 = 901.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.08/1,624.66 = 901.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.08x = 1,624.66 × 901.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.08x = 1,465,030.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465,030.84/1,083.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.66

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