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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.55, 1,625.32 and 901.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.55, 1,625.32 and 901.08 is: 1,351.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.55 : 1,625.32 = 901.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.55/1,625.32 = 901.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.55x = 1,625.32 × 901.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.55x = 1,464,543.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,464,543.35/1,083.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,351.62

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