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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,344.79, 1,854.86 and 901.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,344.79, 1,854.86 and 901.92 is: 1,244.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,344.79 : 1,854.86 = 901.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,344.79/1,854.86 = 901.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,344.79x = 1,854.86 × 901.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,344.79x = 1,672,935.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,935.33/1,344.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.01

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