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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,295.24, 1,784.97 and 901.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,295.24, 1,784.97 and 901.58 is: 1,242.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,295.24 : 1,784.97 = 901.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,295.24/1,784.97 = 901.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,295.24x = 1,784.97 × 901.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,295.24x = 1,609,284.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,284.33/1,295.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.47

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