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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.30, 1,822.02 and 901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.30, 1,822.02 and 901.92 is: 1,242.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.30 : 1,822.02 = 901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.30/1,822.02 = 901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.30x = 1,822.02 × 901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.30x = 1,643,316.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643,316.28/1,322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.77

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