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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.87, 1,868.67 and 901.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.87, 1,868.67 and 901.36 is: 1,350.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.87 : 1,868.67 = 901.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.87/1,868.67 = 901.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.87x = 1,868.67 × 901.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.87x = 1,684,339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,339.72/1,246.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.86

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