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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,372.93, 1,895.52 and 901.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,372.93, 1,895.52 and 901.66 is: 1,244.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,372.93 : 1,895.52 = 901.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,372.93/1,895.52 = 901.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,372.93x = 1,895.52 × 901.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,372.93x = 1,709,110.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,110.05/1,372.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.86

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