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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,162.46, 1,744.36 and 901.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,162.46, 1,744.36 and 901.34 is: 1,352.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,162.46 : 1,744.36 = 901.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,162.46/1,744.36 = 901.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,162.46x = 1,744.36 × 901.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,162.46x = 1,572,257.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,257.01/1,162.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.52

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