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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,150.52, 1,584.23 and 901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,150.52, 1,584.23 and 901.44 is: 1,241.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,150.52 : 1,584.23 = 901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,150.52/1,584.23 = 901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,150.52x = 1,584.23 × 901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,150.52x = 1,428,083.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428,083.78/1,150.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,241.26

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