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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.67, 1,851.48 and 901.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.67, 1,851.48 and 901.17 is: 1,242.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.67 : 1,851.48 = 901.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.67/1,851.48 = 901.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.67x = 1,851.48 × 901.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.67x = 1,668,498.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,498.23/1,342.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,242.68

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