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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.44, 1,870.72 and 901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.44, 1,870.72 and 901.76 is: 1,350.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.44 : 1,870.72 = 901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.44/1,870.72 = 901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.44x = 1,870.72 × 901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.44x = 1,686,940.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,686,940.47/1,249.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,350.16

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