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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.01, 1,801.36 and 909.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.01, 1,801.36 and 909.26 is: 1,362.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.01 : 1,801.36 = 909.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.01/1,801.36 = 909.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.01x = 1,801.36 × 909.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.01x = 1,637,898.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,637,898.36/1,202.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,362.64

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