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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,327.01, 1,830.02 and 901.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,327.01, 1,830.02 and 901.15 is: 1,242.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,327.01 : 1,830.02 = 901.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,327.01/1,830.02 = 901.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,327.01x = 1,830.02 × 901.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,327.01x = 1,649,121.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,649,121.12/1,327.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.74

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