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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.36, 1,569.74 and 901.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.36, 1,569.74 and 901.94 is: 1,243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.36 : 1,569.74 = 901.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.36/1,569.74 = 901.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.36x = 1,569.74 × 901.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.36x = 1,415,811.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415,811.30/1,138.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.73

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