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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,343.07, 1,854.07 and 901.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,343.07, 1,854.07 and 901.26 is: 1,244.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,343.07 : 1,854.07 = 901.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,343.07/1,854.07 = 901.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,343.07x = 1,854.07 × 901.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,343.07x = 1,670,999.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,999.13/1,343.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.16

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