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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.55, 1,621.69 and 901.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.55, 1,621.69 and 901.31 is: 1,348.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.55 : 1,621.69 = 901.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.55/1,621.69 = 901.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.55x = 1,621.69 × 901.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.55x = 1,461,640.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,640.91/1,083.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,348.94

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