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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.53, 1,929.89 and 901.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.53, 1,929.89 and 901.03 is: 1,244.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.53 : 1,929.89 = 901.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.53/1,929.89 = 901.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.53x = 1,929.89 × 901.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.53x = 1,738,888.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,738,888.79/1,397.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,244.26

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