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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.69, 1,894.84 and 901.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.69, 1,894.84 and 901.62 is: 1,243.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.69 : 1,894.84 = 901.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.69/1,894.84 = 901.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.69x = 1,894.84 × 901.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.69x = 1,708,411.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,411.66/1,373.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.67

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