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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,313.88, 1,970.81 and 901.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,313.88, 1,970.81 and 901.76 is: 1,352.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,313.88 : 1,970.81 = 901.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,313.88/1,970.81 = 901.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,313.88x = 1,970.81 × 901.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,313.88x = 1,777,197.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,777,197.63/1,313.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.64

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