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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.51, 1,851.46 and 901.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.51, 1,851.46 and 901.02 is: 1,242.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.51 : 1,851.46 = 901.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.51/1,851.46 = 901.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.51x = 1,851.46 × 901.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.51x = 1,668,207.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,207.18/1,342.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.61

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