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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.02, 1,998.74 and 901.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.02, 1,998.74 and 901.40 is: 1,349.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.02 : 1,998.74 = 901.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.02/1,998.74 = 901.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.02x = 1,998.74 × 901.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.02x = 1,801,656.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,656.50/1,335.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,349.54

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