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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.50, 1,543.83 and 901.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.50, 1,543.83 and 901.10 is: 1,239.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.50 : 1,543.83 = 901.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.50/1,543.83 = 901.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.50x = 1,543.83 × 901.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.50x = 1,391,145.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,391,145.21/1,122.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.33

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