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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.95, 1,544.54 and 901.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.95, 1,544.54 and 901.42 is: 1,239.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.95 : 1,544.54 = 901.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.95/1,544.54 = 901.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.95x = 1,544.54 × 901.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.95x = 1,392,270.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,270.88/1,122.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,239.83

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