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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.88, 1,998.68 and 901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.88, 1,998.68 and 901.17 is: 1,349.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.88 : 1,998.68 = 901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.88/1,998.68 = 901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.88x = 1,998.68 × 901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.88x = 1,801,145.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,145.95/1,334.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.29

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