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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,110.93, 1,532.50 and 901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,110.93, 1,532.50 and 901.34 is: 1,243.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,110.93 : 1,532.50 = 901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,110.93/1,532.50 = 901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,110.93x = 1,532.50 × 901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,110.93x = 1,381,303.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,303.55/1,110.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.38

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