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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,291.98, 1,935 and 901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,291.98, 1,935 and 901.02 is: 1,349.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,291.98 : 1,935 = 901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,291.98/1,935 = 901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,291.98x = 1,935 × 901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,291.98x = 1,743,473.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,743,473.70/1,291.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.46

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