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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.67, 1,885.40 and 901.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.67, 1,885.40 and 901.27 is: 1,244.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.67 : 1,885.40 = 901.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.67/1,885.40 = 901.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.67x = 1,885.40 × 901.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.67x = 1,699,248.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,699,248.62/1,365.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.26

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