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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.28, 1,812.96 and 901.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.28, 1,812.96 and 901.44 is: 1,244.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.28 : 1,812.96 = 901.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.28/1,812.96 = 901.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.28x = 1,812.96 × 901.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.28x = 1,634,274.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,634,274.66/1,313.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.42

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