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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,196.14, 1,650.06 and 901.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,196.14, 1,650.06 and 901.80 is: 1,244.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,196.14 : 1,650.06 = 901.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,196.14/1,650.06 = 901.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,196.14x = 1,650.06 × 901.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,196.14x = 1,488,024.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,024.11/1,196.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.02

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