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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,373.97, 1,895.34 and 901.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,373.97, 1,895.34 and 901.74 is: 1,243.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,373.97 : 1,895.34 = 901.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,373.97/1,895.34 = 901.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,373.97x = 1,895.34 × 901.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,373.97x = 1,709,103.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,709,103.89/1,373.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,243.92

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